Lucknow to Varanasi

Lucknow to Varanasi

Lucknow
Varanasi
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Lucknow to Varanasi Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
TravelODesk India
Comfort 3pax
Any time
+4h 20m
$78.00
Flight
Air India
Economy
00:20
08:40
$106.68
Train
Indian Railways
SL - Sleeper Class
00:40
05:15
$4.38
Bus
UPSRTC
Non-AC Seater
01:00
09:00
$5.51
Train
Indian Railways
2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper
01:20
07:05
$9.64
Bus
Sai Ganraj Travels
AC Seater
01:55
10:35
$13.70
Bus
Khajuraho Travels
AC Seater
02:11
09:21
$18.24
Bus
UPSRTC
Non-AC Seater
02:30
10:15
$5.51
Bus
Goyal Travels
AC Seater
02:55
08:50
$9.14
Train
Indian Railways
1A - AC First Class Sleeper
03:15
08:25
$15.95
Train
Indian Railways
2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper
03:40
09:45
$16.60
Bus
Raj Kalpana Travels
AC Seater
04:00
09:00
$8.70
Bus
Khajuraho Travels
AC Seater
04:16
11:06
$18.24
Bus
Mahadev Express
AC Sleeper
04:35
12:15
$22.86
Bus
Goyal Travels
AC Seater
04:55
11:10
$9.14
Bus
Mahadev Express
AC Sleeper
05:30
13:10
$22.86
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
06:00
12:35
$144.38
Bus
UPSRTC
A/C Semi Sleeper
06:30
14:15
$6.77
Bus
UPSRTC
Non-AC Seater
07:00
14:00
$5.51
Train
Indian Railways
1A - AC First Class Sleeper
07:20
12:30
$14.10

How to get from Lucknow to Varanasi

When you want to get from Lucknow to Varanasi, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Train
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Train. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 82.96. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 5.64.

How far is Lucknow from Varanasi?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Lucknow to Varanasi. Your trip will be a total of 180 miles (289 km). The flying distance is 165 miles (265 km).

How long does it take to get from Lucknow to Varanasi?

The travel time from Lucknow to Varanasi can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 5 to 17 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Lucknow to Varanasi?

The cost of the trip from Lucknow to Varanasi varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Shree Savariya Travels: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 5.64 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus - a one-way Bus ticket can cost as much as USD 82.96.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Lucknow to Varanasi:

  • Train tickets - USD 4.93 to USD 21.99;
  • Bus tickets - USD 5.65 to USD 82.96;
  • flight price: USD 38.88 - USD 100.60. From Lucknow to Varanasi starting from 06:10 Lucknow Airport until 23:40 Lucknow Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 70.31 to USD 149.71.

How many trips per day are there between Lucknow and Varanasi?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Buses start plying the route from 00:05 - you can also take a bus as late as 23:55. There are 102 available bus trips every day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Lucknow to Varanasi is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Lucknow to Varanasi. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 70.31.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks..

The most popular transport from Lucknow to Varanasi

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Lucknow to Varanasi? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 89% users enjoyed a train ride.
  • 9% decided to go for a bus.
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Lucknow to Varanasi

Facts about the transport from Lucknow to Varanasi

Cheapest Transport$5
Fastest Transport4h 15m
Earliest Departure12:05 AM
Latest Departure11:55 PM
Departures per day102
Distance289 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir India, Arora Travels, Cab Expresso, Garhwal Travels, Gola Bus Service, Goyal Travels, Indian Railways, IndiGo, IndiGo, Intrcity Smartbus, Kashi Vishwanath , Khajuraho Travels, Laxmi Holidays, Mahalaxmi Travels, New Shree Mahaveer Travels, Om Sai Baba Tour And Travels, Ptcskybus, Raj Kalpana Travels, Sai Ganraj Travels, Samay Shatabdi Travels, Sethi Yatra, Shakmbhari Travels, Shree Savariya Travels, Shri Radha Rani Travels, Singh Bus, SpiceJet, Supreme Travels, TaxiBazaar, Tiwari and Brothers, Tiwari Travels, TravelODesk India, UPSRTC