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Lucknow to Varanasi

Rome2Rio compared 5 ways to get from Lucknow to Varanasi. The best route is Train, a distance of 268.547 km.

  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Lucknow to Varanasi Jntrain train 20402 / ...
    4h 10m
    ₹210–1,700
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus bus Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
    6h 20m
    ₹410–750
  3. Drive 287.5 km

    1. Drive from Lucknow to Varanasicar car 287.5 km
    4h 14m
    ₹3,284–4,743
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lucknow to Varanasitaxi taxi 287.5 km
    4h 14m
    ₹4,400–5,500
  5. Bus via Prayagraj

    1. Take the bus from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Allahabad, Uttar Pradeshbus bus Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh - Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
    2. Take the bus from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus bus Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
    6h 55m

Lucknow to Varanasi by train

Calendar158Weekly Trains
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket₹210Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Lucknow, India and Varanasi, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Lucknow to Varanasi Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, Khajuraho Travels Pvt Ltd operates a bus from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 6h 20m. UPSRTC also services this route hourly.

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