What is the best way to travel from Varanasi to Lucknow?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Carpool to Lucknow from Varanasi. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 5 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Lucknow from Varanasi?
You can reach Lucknow with just £5 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, 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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BlaBlaCar3h 35m006:00Varanasi11:20Lucknow0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Varanasi (India) at 04/04/2026 06:00:00 to , Lucknow (India) arriving at 04/04/2026 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
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BlaBlaCar3h 29m021:30Varanasi02:40Lucknow0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Varanasi (India) at 04/04/2026 21:30:00 to , Lucknow (India) arriving at 05/04/2026 02:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 29m
Cheapest Carpool Saturday
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Sethi Yatra Company7h 50m015:50VaranasiBus Stand23:40LucknowBus Stop0Premium EconomyA Bus from Sethi Yatra Company goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 07/04/2026 15:50:00 to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 07/04/2026 23:40:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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Raj Kalpana Travels6h 30m016:30VaranasiBus Stand23:00LucknowBus Stop0Premium EconomyA Bus from Raj Kalpana Travels goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 07/04/2026 16:30:00 to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 07/04/2026 23:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Raj Kalpana Travels5h 45m020:00VaranasiBus Stand01:45LucknowBus Stop0Premium EconomyA Bus from Raj Kalpana Travels goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 07/04/2026 20:00:00 to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 08/04/2026 01:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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Raj Kalpana Travels6h 30m016:30VaranasiBus Stand23:00LucknowBus Stop0Premium EconomyA Bus from Raj Kalpana Travels goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 08/04/2026 16:30:00 to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 08/04/2026 23:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
What are the fastest trips from Varanasi to Lucknow?
You can get to Lucknow from Varanasi in just 3h 29m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. 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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BlaBlaCar3h 29m021:30Varanasi02:40Lucknow0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Varanasi (India) at 04/04/2026 21:30:00 to , Lucknow (India) arriving at 05/04/2026 02:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 29m
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BlaBlaCar3h 35m006:00Varanasi11:20Lucknow0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Varanasi (India) at 04/04/2026 06:00:00 to , Lucknow (India) arriving at 04/04/2026 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Fastest Carpool Saturday
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Raj Kalpana Travels5h 45m020:00VaranasiBus Stand01:45LucknowBus Stop0Premium EconomyA Bus from Raj Kalpana Travels goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 07/04/2026 20:00:00 to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 08/04/2026 01:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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Raj Kalpana Travels6h 30m016:30VaranasiBus Stand23:00LucknowBus Stop0Premium EconomyA Bus from Raj Kalpana Travels goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 07/04/2026 16:30:00 to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 07/04/2026 23:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Sethi Yatra Company7h 50m015:50VaranasiBus Stand23:40LucknowBus Stop0Premium EconomyA Bus from Sethi Yatra Company goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 07/04/2026 15:50:00 to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 07/04/2026 23:40:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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Raj Kalpana Travels6h 30m016:30VaranasiBus Stand23:00LucknowBus Stop0Premium EconomyA Bus from Raj Kalpana Travels goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 08/04/2026 16:30:00 to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 08/04/2026 23:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Varanasi to Lucknow
What are the most popular stations in Varanasi and Lucknow?
In Varanasi, you will usually depart from Banaras Train Station, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station or Bus Stand, while in Lucknow you will be arriving at Avadh Hospital ChaurahaBus Stop, Charbagh Bus Station or Bus Stop, 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 Lucknow from Varanasi? With 2 connections between 5 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 Varanasi and Lucknow, you can pay as low as £5 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.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 Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Lucknow in just 3h 29m.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 Varanasi and Lucknow are Raj Kalpana Travels, BlaBlaCar and Sethi Yatra Company, 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 Varanasi and Lucknow 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 Mughal Sarāi or to Lucknow Airport, and look at flights from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, and landing at Lucknow Airport. 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 Varanasi to Lucknow?
The most popular companies between Varanasi and Lucknow, are Raj Kalpana Travels, BlaBlaCar and Sethi Yatra Company. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Raj Kalpana Travels and Sethi Yatra Company
All you need to know when you travel from Varanasi to Lucknow
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Varanasi to Lucknow. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Varanasi to Lucknow
How can I reach Lucknow from Varanasi?
Every day, there are on average 2 connections between Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Lucknow from Varanasi.
How far is Lucknow from Varanasi?
The distance between Varanasi and Lucknow is 268.5 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Varanasi and Lucknow?
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 Varanasi to Lucknow?
You can get to Lucknow with just £5 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
What is the fastest way to get from Varanasi to Lucknow?
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 Lucknow in just 3h 29m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
More routes to Varanasi and to Lucknow
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Varanasi and to Lucknow. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
