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How to get fromVaranasi to Lucknowby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Varanasi to Lucknow by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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      train train 7h 40m • 1 change

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      train train 4h 50m • Direct

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      train train 5h 5m • Direct

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Lucknowbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    6h 15m
    ₹420–2,900

  3. Drive  290.3 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Lucknowcar car 290.3 km
    4h 14m
    ₹2,816–4,067

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Varanasi to Lucknowtaxi taxi 290.3 km
    4h 14m
    ₹4,500–5,500

  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO)plane plane VNS - LKO
    4h 9m
    ₹10,044–12,647

Varanasi to Lucknow by train

Calendar145Weekly Trains
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₹210Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi Jn to Lucknow hourly. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, Laxmi Holidays operates a bus from Varanasi to Lucknow hourly. Tickets cost ₹750–1,500 and the journey takes 6h 15m. 14 other operators also service this route.

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