Lucknow to Varanasi
Arrive in Varanasi, where sacred ghats line the Ganges, set apart from Lucknow’s elegant Nawabi architecture. Whether you’re planning ahead or comparing last-minute options, this page covers all transport services between Lucknow and Varanasi, including departure times, travel lengths and fares.
Travel options for Lucknow to Varanasi
On your journey from Lucknow to Varanasi, take a train for 555 INR to save, or get there quicker with combined in 2h y 5 minutes.
Train from Lucknow to Varanasi
Start your journey at multiple stations, including Gomti Nagar Lucknow, Lucknow Ne, Lucknow NR and others and enjoy a scenic train ride that connects Lucknow with Varanasi, arriving at multiple stations, including Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn, Varanasi, Varanasi Jn, Banaras, Varanasi and others. This comfortable trip takes roughly 4 hours 35 minutes, with tickets starting from 555 INR. Plan ahead and book your seat here for a relaxing travel experience.
Prices: 555 INR
Duration: 4h 35m – 9h 35m ⏱
Bus from Lucknow to Varanasi
Hop on a bus at Lucknow, with the first departure of the day at 00:05, and head from Lucknow toward Varanasi, arriving at Varanasi. Services run frequently, so you can pick a departure time that fits your schedule. The journey usually takes around 4 hours 55 minutes, with tickets starting from 626 INR. Plan ahead and book your seat here.
Prices: 626 INR
Duration: 4h 55m – 9h 59m ⏱
Combined from Lucknow to Varanasi
For combined transport between Lucknow and Varanasi, begin at LKO Lucknow Airport with fares from 3,770 INR. After approximately 2 hours 5 minutes, you’ll reach VNS Varanasi International Airport. Plan ahead and secure your trip see vans and times.
Prices: 3,770 INR
Duration: 2h 5m – 19h 25m ⏱
Charter from Lucknow to Varanasi
Skip the queues and crowded transport: a private driver will pick you up in Lucknow and drop you exactly where you want in Varanasi. With a journey time of roughly 4 hours 20 minutes, this is the easiest way to travel, offering privacy and flexibility. Fares start at 6,948 INR, and you can reserve your transfer here.
Prices: 6,948 INR
Duration: 4h 20m – 4h 30m ⏱
Train Routes & Schedules from Lucknow to Varanasi
This rail connection from Lucknow to Varanasi uses multiple departure and arrival stations, giving travelers flexible boarding and arrival points. Travel times differ depending on the stations used, typically around 4h 35m to 9h 35m. Trains operate on a schedule from 05:35 to 23:55, with tickets starting from 555 to 2,051 INR. Consulting the full timetable for Lucknow and Varanasi lets you explore all stations, review journey lengths and choose the train that works best for your plans.
Cheapest Train Lucknow to Varanasi
555 INR, from Lucknow NR to Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn, Varanasi, departure at some times, duration 7h 25mFastest Train Lucknow to Varanasi
1698 INR, from Gomti Nagar Lucknow to Varanasi Jn, departure at 15:20, duration 4h 35mTrain Timetable: Gomti Nagar Lucknow → Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn, Varanasi
- 15:20 20:45 5h 25m 1737 INR
Train Timetable: Gomti Nagar Lucknow → Varanasi Jn
- 15:20 19:55 4h 35m 1698 INR
Train Timetable: Lucknow Ne → Varanasi Jn
- 21:00 06:15 9h 15m 1041 INR
Train Timetable: Lucknow NR → Banaras, Varanasi
- 08:00 15:25 7h 25m 2051 INR
- 13:10 20:15 7h 5m 1000 INR
- 21:15 04:40 7h 25m 1003 INR
Train Timetable: Lucknow NR → Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn, Varanasi
- 05:35 11:30 5h 55m 555 INR
- 07:05 15:35 8h 30m 555 INR
- 08:25 18:00 9h 35m 1030 INR
- 09:15 16:45 7h 30m 1107 INR
- 10:15 17:35 7h 20m 1069 INR
- 23:55 07:20 7h 25m 555 INR
Bus Routes & Schedules from Lucknow to Varanasi
At Lucknow you queue for the bus heading to Varanasi, services normally operate from 00:05 until 23:55 and the journey time is about 4h 55m to 9h 59m. Ticketing begins from 626 to 6,048 INR and the vehicle finishes the route at Varanasi. Use the bus timetable for Lucknow to Varanasi to see exact departure times and reserve a seat so you travel on the run that suits you best.
Cheapest Bus Lucknow to Varanasi
626 INR, from Lucknow to Varanasi, departure at 22:00, duration 7h
Fastest Bus Lucknow to Varanasi
978 INR, from Lucknow to Varanasi, departure at 05:25, duration 4h 55mBus Timetable: Lucknow → Varanasi
- 00:05 07:44 7h 39m 632 INR
- 00:30 08:57 8h 27m 777 INR
- 00:35 08:10 7h 35m 632 INR
- 00:40 07:10 6h 30m 1134 INR
- 00:45 08:30 7h 45m 1258 INR
- 01:00 09:00 8h 632 INR
- 01:01 08:30 7h 29m 715 INR
- 01:15 08:35 7h 20m 4408 INR
- 02:01 07:02 5h 1m 632 INR
- 02:10 08:15 6h 5m 1764 INR
- 03:16 08:16 5h 1002 INR
- 03:25 09:45 6h 20m 1134 INR
- 03:46 09:16 5h 30m 1128 INR
- 03:49 09:49 6h 2014 INR
- 04:00 10:00 6h 6048 INR
- 04:02 12:30 8h 28m 632 INR
- 04:30 10:50 6h 20m 1258 INR
- 04:45 11:00 6h 15m 628 INR
- 05:00 14:30 9h 30m 632 INR
- 05:25 10:20 4h 55m 978 INR
- 05:30 13:57 8h 27m 632 INR
- 05:32 14:32 9h 632 INR
- 05:50 11:20 5h 30m 3148 INR
- 06:00 13:00 7h 637 INR
- 06:01 16:00 9h 59m 632 INR
- 06:15 13:00 6h 45m 632 INR
- 06:30 12:55 6h 25m 1888 INR
- 07:00 14:00 7h 632 INR
- 07:40 15:50 8h 10m 637 INR
- 08:30 16:30 8h 632 INR
- 09:00 17:00 8h 777 INR
- 09:01 16:45 7h 44m 918 INR
- 09:20 18:00 8h 40m 637 INR
- 09:30 18:00 8h 30m 632 INR
- 09:31 17:15 7h 44m 1122 INR
- 10:00 16:30 6h 30m 777 INR
- 10:30 19:00 8h 30m 632 INR
- 10:35 18:30 7h 55m 632 INR
- 10:36 18:31 7h 55m 637 INR
- 11:00 20:30 9h 30m 637 INR
- 11:15 20:30 9h 15m 632 INR
- 11:41 20:33 8h 52m 637 INR
- 11:55 20:00 8h 5m 632 INR
- 12:00 20:20 8h 20m 777 INR
- 13:30 20:45 7h 15m 777 INR
- 14:00 22:30 8h 30m 777 INR
- 14:59 22:29 7h 30m 632 INR
- 15:00 22:01 7h 1m 1354 INR
- 15:11 23:59 8h 48m 643 INR
- 15:31 23:35 8h 4m 632 INR
- 16:00 00:30 8h 30m 632 INR
- 16:15 23:00 6h 45m 691 INR
- 16:20 23:59 7h 39m 632 INR
- 16:32 01:45 9h 13m 632 INR
- 17:00 01:20 8h 20m 777 INR
- 17:28 02:40 9h 12m 632 INR
- 17:30 01:30 8h 632 INR
- 18:31 02:30 7h 59m 632 INR
- 19:30 02:30 7h 632 INR
- 19:39 03:40 8h 1m 632 INR
- 19:59 04:00 8h 1m 632 INR
- 20:29 04:30 8h 1m 632 INR
- 20:59 05:00 8h 1m 632 INR
- 21:26 05:25 7h 59m 632 INR
- 22:00 05:00 7h 626 INR
- 22:20 04:40 6h 20m 918 INR
- 22:29 06:30 8h 1m 632 INR
- 22:30 04:00 5h 30m 628 INR
- 22:58 07:00 8h 2m 632 INR
- 23:20 05:40 6h 20m 1132 INR
- 23:29 07:30 8h 1m 777 INR
- 23:31 07:30 7h 59m 632 INR
- 23:55 05:15 5h 20m 1510 INR
Combined Routes & Schedules from Lucknow to Varanasi
Start your journey at LKO Lucknow Airport on a mixed transport ride, heading to VNS Varanasi International Airport. The trip typically lasts 2h 5m to 19h 25m, with departures scheduled from 06:10 until 19:40 and fares from 3,770 to 9,090 INR. For exact options, check the timetable for travel between Lucknow and Varanasi.
Cheapest Combined Lucknow to Varanasi
3770 INR, from LKO Lucknow Airport to VNS Varanasi International Airport, departure at some times, duration 5h 5mFastest Combined Lucknow to Varanasi
9090 INR, from LKO Lucknow Airport to VNS Varanasi International Airport, departure at 13:00, duration 2h 5mCombined Timetable: LKO Lucknow Airport → VNS Varanasi International Airport
- 06:10 12:50 6h 40m 3770 INR
- 07:45 12:50 5h 5m 3770 INR
- 09:30 15:25 5h 55m 7807 INR
- 10:05 17:30 7h 25m 8461 INR
- 13:00 15:05 2h 5m 9090 INR
- 19:40 15:05 19h 25m 8868 INR
Charter Routes & Schedules from Lucknow to Varanasi
- Hop into an on-demand private car at Lucknow Hotel Transfer for a ride to Varanasi Hotel Transfer, lasting around 4h 20m. Several departures operate daily, and ticket prices begin at 6,948 INR.
- Set off on a luxury ride toward Varanasi Transfer, departing Lucknow Hotel Transfer with the trip taking around 4h 30m. You can choose your preferred departure time, with ticket prices from 9,345 INR.
Cheapest & Fastest Charter Lucknow to Varanasi
6948 INR, from Lucknow Hotel Transfer to Varanasi Hotel Transfer, departure at --:--, duration 4h 20mCharter Timetable: Lucknow Hotel Transfer → Varanasi Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 4h 20m 6948 INR
Charter Timetable: Lucknow Hotel Transfer → Varanasi Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 4h 30m 9345 INR
Frequently Asked Questions Lucknow to Varanasi
Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lucknow to Varanasi.
How long does the Lucknow to Varanasi route usually take?
Travel time on the Lucknow to Varanasi route varies by transport type and service. Bus trips take about 4 hours 55 minutes to 10 hours, trains about 4 hours 35 minutes to 9 hours 35 minutes, and flights can be as short as about 2 hours 5 minutes, though some take much longer.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Lucknow to Varanasi?
The cheapest option on the Lucknow to Varanasi route is usually train travel, with fares starting at INR 555. Buses start at INR 626, while flights start at INR 3,770. Charter transfers are much more expensive and are not the lowest-cost choice.
What does a trip from Lucknow to Varanasi cost overall?
Prices on the Lucknow to Varanasi route depend on the transport type. Trains cost about INR 555 to INR 2,051, buses about INR 626 to INR 6,048, flights about INR 3,770 to INR 9,090, and charter transfers about INR 6,948 to INR 9,345.
Which option is fastest for Lucknow to Varanasi?
The fastest listed option on the Lucknow to Varanasi route is flight travel, with the shortest trip taking about 2 hours 5 minutes. Train services are next, with the quickest around 4 hours 35 minutes, while buses are generally slower.
Where do buses depart from and arrive on the Lucknow to Varanasi route?
Bus services on the Lucknow to Varanasi route depart from Lucknow and arrive in Varanasi. The schedule shown has 73 trips, with the first departure at 00:05 and the last at 23:55. Travel time ranges from about 4 hours 55 minutes to 10 hours.
Which train stations are used for Lucknow to Varanasi trips?
Train departures on the Lucknow to Varanasi route use Gomti Nagar Lucknow, Lucknow Ne, and Lucknow NR. Arrivals are Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn, Varanasi, Varanasi Jn, and Banaras, Varanasi. The route has 12 train trips in the data.
What are the flight airports for Lucknow to Varanasi?
Flights on the Lucknow to Varanasi route depart from LKO Lucknow Airport and arrive at VNS Varanasi International Airport. There are 6 listed trips. The first departure is at 06:10 and the last is at 19:40.
How often do trains run from Lucknow to Varanasi, and what are the first and last departures?
The train schedule for Lucknow to Varanasi shows 12 trips, but no fixed frequency is listed. The first departure is at 05:35 and the last at 23:55. Train travel times range from about 4 hours 35 minutes to 9 hours 35 minutes.
How frequent are buses on the Lucknow to Varanasi route, and when is the first and last bus?
Bus service on the Lucknow to Varanasi route is frequent, with 73 trips listed, but no exact interval is provided. The first bus leaves at 00:05 and the last at 23:55. Journey times range from about 4 hours 55 minutes to 10 hours.
Why does travel time vary so much on the Lucknow to Varanasi route?
Times vary because the route includes different transport types and different service patterns. On this route, flights range from about 2 hours 5 minutes to much longer itineraries, trains from about 4 hours 35 minutes to 9 hours 35 minutes, and buses from about 4 hours 55 minutes to 10 hours.
If I want to book Lucknow to Varanasi tickets, where should I look?
For Lucknow to Varanasi bookings, TicketRoutes.com is the reference point given for this route. It is useful for checking the listed transport options, prices, and departure details before planning the trip.
Are there any charter transfers on the Lucknow to Varanasi route, and what are they like?
Yes, charter transfers are listed for Lucknow to Varanasi. They run between Lucknow Hotel Transfer and Varanasi Hotel Transfer or Varanasi Transfer, taking about 4 hours 20 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes. Prices are about INR 6,948 to INR 9,345.
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