Bus and Coach from Varanasi to Lucknow: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Varanasi to Lucknow

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Varanasi to Lucknow from various bus operators like UPSRTC, Intrcity Smartbus or Raj Kalpana Travels for the next days.

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tomorrow

£8

Tuesday

Wednesday

£8

Thursday

Friday

£5

Saturday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intrcity Smartbus	6h 55m	18:00	Varanasi	Bus Stop	00:20	Lucknow	Alambagh Bus Station		Basic	£8	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Varanasi (India) at 02/02/2026 18:00:00 to Alambagh Bus Station, Lucknow (India) arriving at 03/02/2026 00:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intrcity Smartbus	6h 55m	18:00	Varanasi	Bus Stop	00:20	Lucknow	Alambagh Bus Station	Basic	£8	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Varanasi (India) at 04/02/2026 18:00:00 to Alambagh Bus Station, Lucknow (India) arriving at 05/02/2026 00:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Intrcity Smartbus	6h 55m	18:00	Varanasi	Bus Stand	00:55	Lucknow	Bus Stop	Premium Economy	£10	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 04/02/2026 18:00:00 to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 05/02/2026 00:55:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Laxmi Holidays	5h 30m	19:30	Varanasi	Bus Stand	01:00	Lucknow	Bus Stop	Premium Economy	£10	A Bus from Laxmi Holidays goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 04/02/2026 19:30:00 to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 05/02/2026 01:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
UPSRTC	6h 30m	00:30	Varanasi	Bus Stand	07:00	Lucknow	Bus Stop	Basic	£5	A Bus from UPSRTC goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 06/02/2026 00:30:00 to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 06/02/2026 07:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Sethi Yatra Company	7h 50m	15:50	Varanasi	Bus Stand	23:40	Lucknow	Bus Stop	Premium Economy	£5	A Bus from Sethi Yatra Company goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 06/02/2026 15:50:00 to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 06/02/2026 23:40:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Intrcity Smartbus	6h 55m	18:00	Varanasi	Bus Stop	00:20	Lucknow	Alambagh Bus Station	Basic	£8	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Varanasi (India) at 06/02/2026 18:00:00 to Alambagh Bus Station, Lucknow (India) arriving at 07/02/2026 00:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Khajuraho Travels	4h 35m	18:26	Varanasi	Bus Stand	23:01	Lucknow	Bus Stop	Premium Economy	£8	A Bus from Khajuraho Travels goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 06/02/2026 18:26:00 to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 06/02/2026 23:01:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Laxmi Holidays	5h 30m	19:30	Varanasi	Bus Stand	01:00	Lucknow	Bus Stop	Premium Economy	£8	A Bus from Laxmi Holidays goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 06/02/2026 19:30:00 to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 07/02/2026 01:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Varanasi to Lucknow is £3 on 10/02/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Varanasi and Lucknow

See here how frequent the connections between Varanasi and Lucknow are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 77 daily coaches from Varanasi to Lucknow. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Varanasi and Lucknow.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 38 coaches from Varanasi to Lucknow, while Night sees the fewest connections between Varanasi and Lucknow, with 3 offers.

Facts about coaches from Varanasi to Lucknow

Compare all providers like UPSRTC, Intrcity Smartbus and Raj Kalpana Travels that travel 28 times every day by bus from Varanasi to Lucknow in one click! Book your bus ticket from Varanasi to Lucknow starting from £3!

Cheapest Bus	£3
Fastest Bus	4h 35m
Earliest Coach	18:00
Latest Coach	23:57
Daily Bus Connections	28 Ø
Distance	268.5 km
Coach Companies	UPSRTC, Intrcity Smartbus, Raj Kalpana Travels, Dhruv Travels, Laxmi Holidays, Highway Star Travel Cargo, Khajuraho Travels, Sethi Yatra Company and Shakmbhari Travels

Cheapest coach connections from Varanasi to Lucknow

Every day, 28 buses from 9 coach companies leave Varanasi for Lucknow: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/02/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 26/01

Tuesday 27/01

Wednesday 28/01

Thursday 29/01

Friday 30/01

Saturday 31/01

Sunday 01/02

Monday 02/02

£8

Tuesday 03/02

£6

Wednesday 04/02

£5

Thursday 05/02

£3

Friday 06/02

£5

Saturday 07/02

Sunday 08/02

£8

Monday 09/02

£5

Tuesday 10/02

£3

Wednesday 11/02

Thursday 12/02

Friday 13/02

Saturday 14/02

Sunday 15/02

Monday 16/02

Tuesday 17/02

Wednesday 18/02

Thursday 19/02

Friday 20/02

Saturday 21/02

Sunday 22/02

The cheapest time to travel from Varanasi to Lucknow

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Varanasi to Lucknow, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £3, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Varanasi to Lucknow. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £5.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Varanasi to Lucknow, with £3. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £5.

How to save money travelling from Varanasi to Lucknow

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Varanasi to Lucknow in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Varanasi to Lucknow, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Varanasi to Lucknow are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Varanasi to Lucknow

These are the most booked bus companies between Varanasi to Lucknow from our users.

UPSRTC from Varanasi to Lucknow

Here you will find the key facts about the UPSRTC bus route Varanasi to Lucknow:

Cheapest Price	£5
Fastest Coach	5h 46m
Earliest Coach	00:30
Last Coach	23:57
Daily Connections	60 Ø
Found on	28/01/2026

All bus stations and stops in Varanasi and Lucknow

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Varanasi and Lucknow.

Fort Rd

Hotel Pawan Palace

Kashi Railway Station

Mahadev MD Guest House

Bus Stop

Avadh Hospital ChaurahaBus Stop

Kamta High Court Bus Stop

Dainik Jagran Chauraha Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Varanasi to Lucknow

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Varanasi to Lucknow? Or which bus companies serve the route Varanasi to Lucknow? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Varanasi to Lucknow bus

How much does a Varanasi - Lucknow coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Varanasi - Lucknow bus trip is available from £3 and takes 6h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Varanasi to Lucknow?

The connection Varanasi to Lucknow is offered by 9 companies with ticket prices ranging from £3 to £46. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Varanasi - Lucknow route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Varanasi to Lucknow is offered by roughly 28 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Lucknow from Varanasi take?

The quickest coach from Varanasi to Lucknow is provided by Khajuraho Travels and takes 4h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £8. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Varanasi to Lucknow?

The earliest bus to Lucknow departs from Varanasi at 18:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Varanasi to Lucknow?

The latest bus to Lucknow departs from Varanasi at 23:57. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Varanasi - Lucknow route?

Passengers looking to travel from Varanasi to Lucknow can travel with UPSRTC, Intrcity Smartbus and Raj Kalpana Travels. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Varanasi and Lucknow?

You can check all the direct connections between Varanasi and Lucknow by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: UPSRTC, Intrcity Smartbus and Raj Kalpana Travels.

What can I take with me on the bus to Lucknow from Varanasi?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Varanasi Lucknow bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Varanasi Lucknow bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Varanasi to Lucknow on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Varanasi to Lucknow?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Varanasi to Lucknow

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Premium Economy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

More bus routes to Varanasi and to Lucknow

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Varanasi and to Lucknow. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!