How to get from Lucknow to Varanasi

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What is the best way to travel from Lucknow to Varanasi?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Carpool to Varanasi from Lucknow. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 11 available companies to find your perfect trip!
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What is the cheapest way to reach Varanasi from Lucknow?

You can reach Varanasi with just £5 by taking a Bus from UPSRTC, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Friday
Saturday
Sunday
from £5
Monday
Tuesday
from £10
Wednesday
from £10
Thursday

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • UPSRTC
    7h 39m
    0
    00:05
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    07:44
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    0
    UPSRTC
    Basic
    £5
  • Shree Savariya Travels & Transport
    5h 10m
    0
    05:30
    Lucknow
    Alambagh Bus Station
    10:40
    Varanasi
    Bus Stop
    0
    Shree Savariya Travels & Transport
    Economy
    £5
  • Intrcity Smartbus
    5h 20m
    0
    03:35
    Lucknow
    Alambagh Bus Station
    08:55
    Varanasi
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    £10
  • Sethi Yatra Company
    6h 5m
    0
    02:10
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    08:15
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    0
    Sethi Yatra Company
    Premium Economy
    £14
  • Raj Kalpana Travels
    5h 30m
    0
    02:30
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    08:00
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    0
    Raj Kalpana Travels
    Premium Economy
    £18

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Intrcity Smartbus
    5h 20m
    0
    04:35
    Lucknow
    Alambagh Bus Station
    09:55
    Varanasi
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    £10

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Intrcity Smartbus
    4h 45m
    0
    05:25
    Lucknow
    Alambagh Bus Station
    10:10
    Varanasi
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    £10

What are the fastest trips from Lucknow to Varanasi?

You can get to Varanasi from Lucknow in just 4h 45m with a Bus from Intrcity Smartbus. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Friday
Saturday
Sunday
from 5h 10m
Monday
Tuesday
from 5h 20m
Wednesday
from 4h 45m
Thursday

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Shree Savariya Travels & Transport
    5h 10m
    0
    05:30
    Lucknow
    Alambagh Bus Station
    10:40
    Varanasi
    Bus Stop
    0
    Shree Savariya Travels & Transport
    Economy
    £5
  • Intrcity Smartbus
    5h 20m
    0
    03:35
    Lucknow
    Alambagh Bus Station
    08:55
    Varanasi
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    £10
  • Raj Kalpana Travels
    5h 30m
    0
    02:30
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    08:00
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    0
    Raj Kalpana Travels
    Premium Economy
    £18
  • Sethi Yatra Company
    6h 5m
    0
    02:10
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    08:15
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    0
    Sethi Yatra Company
    Premium Economy
    £14
  • UPSRTC
    7h 39m
    0
    00:05
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    07:44
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    0
    UPSRTC
    Basic
    £5

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Intrcity Smartbus
    5h 20m
    0
    04:35
    Lucknow
    Alambagh Bus Station
    09:55
    Varanasi
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    £10

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Intrcity Smartbus
    4h 45m
    0
    05:25
    Lucknow
    Alambagh Bus Station
    10:10
    Varanasi
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    £10
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Lucknow to Varanasi

What are the most popular stations in Lucknow and Varanasi?

In Lucknow, you will usually depart from Bus Stop, Charbagh Bus Station or Avadh Hospital ChaurahaBus Stop, while in Varanasi you will be arriving at Bus Stand, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station or Banaras Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Varanasi from Lucknow? With 3 connections between 11 Bus and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Lucknow and Varanasi, you can pay as low as £5 with a Bus from UPSRTC.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from Intrcity Smartbus: you will get to Varanasi in just 4h 45m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Lucknow and Varanasi are Intrcity Smartbus, UPSRTC and Shree Savariya Travels & Transport, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Lucknow and Varanasi is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Lucknow Airport or to Mughal Sarāi, and look at flights from Lucknow Airport, and landing at . Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Lucknow to Varanasi?

The most popular companies between Lucknow and Varanasi, are Intrcity Smartbus, UPSRTC and Shree Savariya Travels & Transport. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Intrcity Smartbus, UPSRTC, Shree Savariya Travels & Transport and 2 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Lucknow to Varanasi

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Lucknow to Varanasi. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Lucknow to Varanasi

How can I reach Varanasi from Lucknow?

Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Varanasi from Lucknow.

How far is Varanasi from Lucknow?

The distance between Lucknow and Varanasi is 268.5 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Lucknow and Varanasi?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 7 kgs of CO2, a train 9 kgs, a car 46 kgs, and a flight 66 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Lucknow to Varanasi?

You can get to Varanasi with just £5 by taking a Bus from UPSRTC.

What is the fastest way to get from Lucknow to Varanasi?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Varanasi in just 4h 45m with a Bus from Intrcity Smartbus.

More routes to Lucknow and to Varanasi

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Lucknow and to Varanasi. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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