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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Lucknow to Varanasi Jntrain train 13258 / ...
    4h 35m
    ₹210–1,700
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Alambagh to Varanasibus bus
    7h
    ₹410–2,900
  3. Drive  287.4 km

    1. Drive from Lucknow to Varanasicar car 287.4 km
    4h 14m
    ₹2,812–4,062
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lucknow to Varanasitaxi taxi 287.4 km
    4h 14m
    ₹4,400–5,500
  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane LKO - VNS
    5h 15m
    ₹10,032–12,687

Lucknow to Varanasi by train

Calendar145Weekly Trains
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹210Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lucknow, India and Varanasi, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Lucknow to Varanasi Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, UPSRTC operates a bus from Alambagh to Varanasi hourly. Tickets cost ₹410–750 and the journey takes 7h. 13 other operators also service this route.

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