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How to get fromLucknow to Varanasiby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Lucknow to Varanasi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Lucknow to Varanasi Jntrain train 13258 / ...
    4h 35m
    ₹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 287.4 km

    1. Drive from Lucknow to Varanasicar car 287.4 km
    4h 14m
    ₹3,202–4,625

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lucknow to Varanasitaxi taxi 287.4 km
    4h 14m
    ₹4,400–5,500

  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane LKO - VNS
    8h 4m
    ₹8,052–12,087

  6. 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

Calendar145Weekly Trains
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹210Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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 35m. 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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