What is the best way to travel from Lucknow to Varanasi?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Carpool and Buses to Varanasi from Lucknow. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 9 available companies to find your perfect trip!
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.
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Intrcity Smartbus5h 35m004:45LucknowAlambagh Bus Station10:20VaranasiBus Stop0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Alambagh Bus Station, Lucknow (India) at 02/02/2026 04:45:00 to Bus Stop, Varanasi (India) arriving at 02/02/2026 10:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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UPSRTC7h 39m000:05LucknowBus Stop07:44VaranasiBus Stand0BasicA Bus from UPSRTC goes from Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) at 04/02/2026 00:05:00 to Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) arriving at 04/02/2026 07:44:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 39m
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Laxmi Holidays5h 0m006:30LucknowBus Stop11:30VaranasiBus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from Laxmi Holidays goes from Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) at 04/02/2026 06:30:00 to Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) arriving at 04/02/2026 11:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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Intrcity Smartbus5h 35m004:45LucknowBus Stop10:20VaranasiBus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) at 04/02/2026 04:45:00 to Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) arriving at 04/02/2026 10:20:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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Sethi Yatra Company6h 5m002:10LucknowBus Stop08:15VaranasiBus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from Sethi Yatra Company goes from Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) at 04/02/2026 02:10:00 to Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) arriving at 04/02/2026 08:15:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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Raj Kalpana Travels5h 30m017:45LucknowBus Stop23:15VaranasiBus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from Raj Kalpana Travels goes from Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) at 04/02/2026 17:45:00 to Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) arriving at 04/02/2026 23:15:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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What are the fastest trips from Lucknow to Varanasi?
You can get to Varanasi from Lucknow in just 5h 0m with a Bus from Laxmi Holidays. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Intrcity Smartbus5h 35m004:45LucknowAlambagh Bus Station10:20VaranasiBus Stop0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Alambagh Bus Station, Lucknow (India) at 02/02/2026 04:45:00 to Bus Stop, Varanasi (India) arriving at 02/02/2026 10:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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Laxmi Holidays5h 0m006:30LucknowBus Stop11:30VaranasiBus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from Laxmi Holidays goes from Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) at 04/02/2026 06:30:00 to Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) arriving at 04/02/2026 11:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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Raj Kalpana Travels5h 30m017:45LucknowBus Stop23:15VaranasiBus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from Raj Kalpana Travels goes from Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) at 04/02/2026 17:45:00 to Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) arriving at 04/02/2026 23:15:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Intrcity Smartbus5h 35m004:45LucknowBus Stop10:20VaranasiBus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) at 04/02/2026 04:45:00 to Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) arriving at 04/02/2026 10:20:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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Sethi Yatra Company6h 5m002:10LucknowBus Stop08:15VaranasiBus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from Sethi Yatra Company goes from Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) at 04/02/2026 02:10:00 to Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) arriving at 04/02/2026 08:15:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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UPSRTC7h 39m000:05LucknowBus Stop07:44VaranasiBus Stand0BasicA Bus from UPSRTC goes from Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) at 04/02/2026 00:05:00 to Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) arriving at 04/02/2026 07:44:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 39m
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Bus from Lucknow to Varanasi
What are the most popular stations in Lucknow and Varanasi?
In Lucknow, you will usually depart from Bus Stop, Avadh Hospital ChaurahaBus Stop or Charbagh Bus Station, while in Varanasi you will be arriving at Bus Stand, Banaras Train Station or Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction 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 9 Carpool and Bus 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 Laxmi Holidays: you will get to Varanasi in just 5h 0m.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 Laxmi Holidays, 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 Laxmi Holidays. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Intrcity Smartbus, UPSRTC, Laxmi Holidays 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 Carpool and Bus, 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 5h 0m with a Bus from Laxmi Holidays.
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!
