Lucknow City to Varanasi

Lucknow City to Varanasi

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Lucknow City to Varanasi Schedule

Lucknow City to Varanasi Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 01:30 - 09:45₹ 1,251
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 02:35 - 08:05₹ 1,216
Mahalaxmi Travels AC Seater 04:25 - 11:01₹ 1,731
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 07:40 - 14:50₹ 1,251
Indian Railways 1A - AC First Class Sleeper 09:05 - 14:20₹ 1,776
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 10:40 - 16:55₹ 981
Indian Railways CC - AC Chair Class 13:10 - 20:30₹ 876
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 15:10 - 21:40₹ 525
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 17:20 - 01:30₹ 1,006
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 18:50 - 22:50₹ 1,541
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 21:00 - 06:15₹ 1,005
Golden Holidays AC Sleeper 22:30 - 05:20₹ 2,078

Transportation from Lucknow City to Varanasi

Facts about the transport from Lucknow City to Varanasi

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport4h
Earliest Departure1:30 AM
Latest Departure11:55 PM
Departures per day92
Distance200 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir Vistara, Go Air, Golden Holidays, Goyal Travels, Indian Railways, IndiGo, Mahalaxmi Travels , Ptcskybus, Rao Sahab Travels, Sethi Yatra, Shubham Tour , TravelODesk India, Vgo Bus, Yolo Bus, Zingbus

How to get from Lucknow City to Varanasi

Travelling between Lucknow City and Varanasi is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 156.64 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 5.72.

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

It can take you anywhere between 4 and 10 hours to travel between Lucknow City and Varanasi depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Lucknow City and Varanasi. Train will bring you to your destination in 4h. Train does a much slower job and take about 10h to reach Varanasi.

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

Travelling between Lucknow City and Varanasi can be as cheap as USD 5.72 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 156.64 if you buy a TravelODesk India taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

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

  • 68 from Lucknow to Varanasi starting from 01:30 Lucknow NR until 23:45 Lucknow NR
  • 17 from Lucknow to Varanasi starting from 04:25 Lucknow until 23:55 Lucknow
  • 5 by flight from Lucknow to Varanasi starting from 06:35 Lucknow Airport until 11:05 Lucknow Airport
  • 2 from Lucknow to Varanasi starting from 00:00 Lucknow Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Lucknow Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Lucknow City to Varanasi.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Lucknow to Varanasi overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Lucknow and Varanasi

Golden Holidays, Goyal Travels, Mahalaxmi Travels , Ptcskybus, Rao Sahab Travels, Sethi Yatra, Shubham Tour , Vgo Bus, Yolo Bus, Zingbus

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Lucknow and Varanasi

TravelODesk India

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Lucknow City to Varanasi?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 88% took a train
  • 8% opted for a bus
  • 2% chosen flight
  • 2% bought a taxi ride