Lucknow to Varanasi

Lucknow to Varanasi

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Lucknow to Varanasi Schedule

Lucknow to Varanasi Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Sethi Yatra AC Seater 01:45 - 07:50₹ 809
Raj Kalpana Travels AC Seater 03:45 - 10:00₹ 1,731
Indian Railways 1A - AC First Class Sleeper 05:45 - 10:45₹ 1,560
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 07:05 - 14:35₹ 468
IndiGo Economy 08:05 - 14:45₹ 9,217
Indian Railways 1A - AC First Class Sleeper 10:40 - 16:50₹ 1,700
Ptcskybus AC Seater 13:15 - 20:45₹ 519
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 15:30 - 22:10₹ 503
Indian Railways 3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper 17:10 - 01:30₹ 910
IndiGo Economy 19:50 - 06:10₹ 8,988
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 21:15 - 04:50₹ 965
Mahalaxmi Travels AC Seater 23:15 - 05:45₹ 576

Transportation from Lucknow to Varanasi

Facts about the transport from Lucknow to Varanasi

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport1h 5m
Earliest Departure1:05 AM
Latest Departure11:15 PM
Departures per day12
Distance289 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir India, Air Vistara, Highway Star Travel Cargo, Indian Railways, IndiGo, Mahalaxmi Travels , Raj Kalpana Travels, RS Yaday Travels, Sethi Yatra, SpiceJet, TravelODesk India, Vgo Bus, Vinay Travels

How to get from Lucknow to Varanasi

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 27.71 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 6.91.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 24 hours to travel between Lucknow and Varanasi depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Lucknow and Varanasi. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 23h 20m to reach Varanasi.

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

Travelling between Lucknow and Varanasi can be as cheap as USD 6.91 if you opt for a Mahalaxmi Travels bus and as expensive as USD 27.71 if you buy a Raj Kalpana Travels Bus 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 and Varanasi ?

  • 12 from Lucknow to Varanasi starting from 01:05 Lucknow until 23:15 Lucknow

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

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

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Lucknow to Varanasi, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 59.52.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Lucknow and Varanasi

Air India, Air Vistara, IndiGo, SpiceJet

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

Highway Star Travel Cargo, Mahalaxmi Travels , Raj Kalpana Travels, RS Yaday Travels, Sethi Yatra, Vgo Bus, Vinay Travels

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 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

  • 93% took a train
  • 5% opted for a bus
  • 1% Other