What is the best way to travel from Varanasi to Lucknow?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Carpool and Buses for the journey to Lucknow from Varanasi. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 13 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Lucknow from Varanasi?
You can get to Lucknow with just $6 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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BlaBlaCar4h 0m06:00 AMVaranasi10:00 AMLucknow0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Varanasi (India) at 3/31/2025 6:00:00 AM to , Lucknow (India) arriving at 3/31/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Yolobus7h 18m010:29 PMVaranasivinayaka Hotel5:47 AMLucknowBus Stop0BasicA Bus from Yolobus goes from vinayaka Hotel, Varanasi (India) at 3/31/2025 10:29:00 PM to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 4/1/2025 5:47:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 18m
Cheapest Carpool Monday
Cheapest Buses Monday
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Sethi Yatra Company7h 50m04:00 PMVaranasiBus Stand11:50 PMLucknowBus Stop0Premium EconomyA Bus from Sethi Yatra Company goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 4/2/2025 4:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 4/2/2025 11:50:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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Intrcity Smartbus7h 0m06:00 PMVaranasiBus Stop12:30 AMLucknowAlambagh Bus Station0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Varanasi (India) at 4/2/2025 6:00:00 PM to Alambagh Bus Station, Lucknow (India) arriving at 4/3/2025 12:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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Arora Travels5h 30m010:31 PMVaranasiBus Stand4:01 AMLucknowBus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Arora Travels goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 4/2/2025 10:31:00 PM to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 4/3/2025 4:01:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Khajuraho Travels5h 51m06:26 PMVaranasiBus Stand12:17 AMLucknowBus Stop0Premium EconomyA Bus from Khajuraho Travels goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 4/2/2025 6:26:00 PM to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 4/3/2025 12:17:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 51m
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Highway Star Travel Cargo7h 10m05:05 PMVaranasiBus Stand12:15 AMLucknowBus Stop0Premium EconomyA Bus from Highway Star Travel Cargo goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 4/2/2025 5:05:00 PM to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 4/3/2025 12:15:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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Yolobus7h 18m010:29 PMVaranasivinayaka Hotel5:47 AMLucknowBus Stop0BasicA Bus from Yolobus goes from vinayaka Hotel, Varanasi (India) at 4/3/2025 10:29:00 PM to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 4/4/2025 5:47:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 18m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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Sethi Yatra Company7h 50m04:00 PMVaranasiBus Stand11:50 PMLucknowBus Stop0Premium EconomyA Bus from Sethi Yatra Company goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 4/4/2025 4:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 4/4/2025 11:50:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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Intrcity Smartbus7h 0m06:00 PMVaranasiBus Stop12:30 AMLucknowAlambagh Bus Station0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Varanasi (India) at 4/4/2025 6:00:00 PM to Alambagh Bus Station, Lucknow (India) arriving at 4/5/2025 12:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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Arora Travels5h 30m010:31 PMVaranasiBus Stand4:01 AMLucknowBus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Arora Travels goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 4/4/2025 10:31:00 PM to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 4/5/2025 4:01:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Khajuraho Travels5h 51m06:26 PMVaranasiBus Stand12:17 AMLucknowBus Stop0Premium EconomyA Bus from Khajuraho Travels goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 4/4/2025 6:26:00 PM to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 4/5/2025 12:17:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 51m
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Highway Star Travel Cargo7h 10m05:05 PMVaranasiBus Stand12:15 AMLucknowBus Stop0Premium EconomyA Bus from Highway Star Travel Cargo goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 4/4/2025 5:05:00 PM to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 4/5/2025 12:15:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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Sethi Yatra Company7h 50m04:00 PMVaranasiBus Stand11:50 PMLucknowBus Stop0Premium EconomyA Bus from Sethi Yatra Company goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 4/6/2025 4:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 4/6/2025 11:50:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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Arora Travels5h 30m010:31 PMVaranasiBus Stand4:01 AMLucknowBus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Arora Travels goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 4/6/2025 10:31:00 PM to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 4/7/2025 4:01:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Intrcity Smartbus7h 0m06:00 PMVaranasiBus Stand1:00 AMLucknowBus Stop0Premium EconomyA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 4/6/2025 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 4/7/2025 1:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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Khajuraho Travels5h 51m06:26 PMVaranasiBus Stand12:17 AMLucknowBus Stop0Premium EconomyA Bus from Khajuraho Travels goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 4/6/2025 6:26:00 PM to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 4/7/2025 12:17:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 51m
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Highway Star Travel Cargo7h 10m05:05 PMVaranasiBus Stand12:15 AMLucknowBus Stop0Premium EconomyA Bus from Highway Star Travel Cargo goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 4/6/2025 5:05:00 PM to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 4/7/2025 12:15:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
What are the fastest trips from Varanasi to Lucknow?
You can get to Lucknow from Varanasi in just 4h 0m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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BlaBlaCar4h 0m06:00 AMVaranasi10:00 AMLucknow0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Varanasi (India) at 3/31/2025 6:00:00 AM to , Lucknow (India) arriving at 3/31/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Yolobus7h 18m010:29 PMVaranasivinayaka Hotel5:47 AMLucknowBus Stop0BasicA Bus from Yolobus goes from vinayaka Hotel, Varanasi (India) at 3/31/2025 10:29:00 PM to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 4/1/2025 5:47:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 18m
Fastest Carpool Monday
Fastest Buses Monday
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Arora Travels5h 30m010:31 PMVaranasiBus Stand4:01 AMLucknowBus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Arora Travels goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 4/2/2025 10:31:00 PM to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 4/3/2025 4:01:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Khajuraho Travels5h 51m06:26 PMVaranasiBus Stand12:17 AMLucknowBus Stop0Premium EconomyA Bus from Khajuraho Travels goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 4/2/2025 6:26:00 PM to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 4/3/2025 12:17:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 51m
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Intrcity Smartbus7h 0m06:00 PMVaranasiBus Stop12:30 AMLucknowAlambagh Bus Station0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Varanasi (India) at 4/2/2025 6:00:00 PM to Alambagh Bus Station, Lucknow (India) arriving at 4/3/2025 12:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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Highway Star Travel Cargo7h 10m05:05 PMVaranasiBus Stand12:15 AMLucknowBus Stop0Premium EconomyA Bus from Highway Star Travel Cargo goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 4/2/2025 5:05:00 PM to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 4/3/2025 12:15:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
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Sethi Yatra Company7h 50m04:00 PMVaranasiBus Stand11:50 PMLucknowBus Stop0Premium EconomyA Bus from Sethi Yatra Company goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 4/2/2025 4:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 4/2/2025 11:50:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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Yolobus7h 18m010:29 PMVaranasivinayaka Hotel5:47 AMLucknowBus Stop0BasicA Bus from Yolobus goes from vinayaka Hotel, Varanasi (India) at 4/3/2025 10:29:00 PM to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 4/4/2025 5:47:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 18m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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Arora Travels5h 30m010:31 PMVaranasiBus Stand4:01 AMLucknowBus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Arora Travels goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 4/4/2025 10:31:00 PM to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 4/5/2025 4:01:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Khajuraho Travels5h 51m06:26 PMVaranasiBus Stand12:17 AMLucknowBus Stop0Premium EconomyA Bus from Khajuraho Travels goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 4/4/2025 6:26:00 PM to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 4/5/2025 12:17:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 51m
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Intrcity Smartbus7h 0m06:00 PMVaranasiBus Stop12:30 AMLucknowAlambagh Bus Station0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Varanasi (India) at 4/4/2025 6:00:00 PM to Alambagh Bus Station, Lucknow (India) arriving at 4/5/2025 12:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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Highway Star Travel Cargo7h 10m05:05 PMVaranasiBus Stand12:15 AMLucknowBus Stop0Premium EconomyA Bus from Highway Star Travel Cargo goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 4/4/2025 5:05:00 PM to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 4/5/2025 12:15:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
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Sethi Yatra Company7h 50m04:00 PMVaranasiBus Stand11:50 PMLucknowBus Stop0Premium EconomyA Bus from Sethi Yatra Company goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 4/4/2025 4:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 4/4/2025 11:50:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Fastest Buses Friday
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Arora Travels5h 30m010:31 PMVaranasiBus Stand4:01 AMLucknowBus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Arora Travels goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 4/6/2025 10:31:00 PM to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 4/7/2025 4:01:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Khajuraho Travels5h 51m06:26 PMVaranasiBus Stand12:17 AMLucknowBus Stop0Premium EconomyA Bus from Khajuraho Travels goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 4/6/2025 6:26:00 PM to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 4/7/2025 12:17:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 51m
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Intrcity Smartbus7h 0m06:00 PMVaranasiBus Stand1:00 AMLucknowBus Stop0Premium EconomyA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 4/6/2025 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 4/7/2025 1:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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Highway Star Travel Cargo7h 10m05:05 PMVaranasiBus Stand12:15 AMLucknowBus Stop0Premium EconomyA Bus from Highway Star Travel Cargo goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 4/6/2025 5:05:00 PM to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 4/7/2025 12:15:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
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Sethi Yatra Company7h 50m04:00 PMVaranasiBus Stand11:50 PMLucknowBus Stop0Premium EconomyA Bus from Sethi Yatra Company goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 4/6/2025 4:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 4/6/2025 11:50:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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 Red Bus, while in Lucknow you will be arriving at Avadh Hospital ChaurahaBus Stop, Bus Stop or Charbagh Bus 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 Lucknow from Varanasi? With 4 connections between 13 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 Varanasi and Lucknow, you can pay as low as $6 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 4h 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 Varanasi and Lucknow are Yolobus, Sethi Yatra Company and Intrcity Smartbus, 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 , 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 Yolobus, Sethi Yatra Company and Intrcity Smartbus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Yolobus, Sethi Yatra Company, Intrcity Smartbus and 3 more.
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 4 connections between Carpool and Bus, with which you can get to Lucknow from Varanasi.
How far is Lucknow from Varanasi?
The distance between Varanasi and Lucknow is 166.9 miles.
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 $6 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 4h 0m 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!