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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 10 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Carpool is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
5h 30m
£9
£16
13
Car
5h 20m
£7
£7
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What is the cheapest way to reach Lucknow from Varanasi?

You can reach Lucknow with just £7 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.

Saturday
from £9
Sunday
from £7
Monday
Tuesday
from £13
Wednesday
from £9
Thursday
from £12
Friday

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Arora Travels
    5h 30m
    0
    08:01
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    13:31
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Arora Travels
    Business
    £9
  • Sethi Yatra Company
    7h 50m
    0
    16:00
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    23:50
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Sethi Yatra Company
    Premium Economy
    £13
  • Intrcity Smartbus
    7h 50m
    0
    18:00
    Varanasi
    Bus Stop
    01:20
    Lucknow
    Alambagh Bus Station
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    £15
  • Khajuraho Travels
    6h 16m
    0
    18:26
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    00:42
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Khajuraho Travels
    Premium Economy
    £16
  • Highway Star Travel Cargo
    7h 10m
    0
    17:05
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    00:15
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Highway Star Travel Cargo
    Premium Economy
    £17

    Cheapest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 20m
    0
    09:00
    Varanasi
    14:20
    Lucknow
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £7
  • Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Sethi Yatra Company
    7h 50m
    0
    16:00
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    23:50
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Sethi Yatra Company
    Premium Economy
    £13
  • Intrcity Smartbus
    7h 50m
    0
    18:00
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    01:50
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Premium Economy
    £15
  • Khajuraho Travels
    6h 16m
    0
    18:26
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    00:42
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Khajuraho Travels
    Premium Economy
    £16
  • Highway Star Travel Cargo
    7h 10m
    0
    17:05
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    00:15
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Highway Star Travel Cargo
    Premium Economy
    £17
  • Raj Kalpana Travels
    6h 30m
    0
    07:00
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    13:30
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Raj Kalpana Travels
    Premium Economy
    £24

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Sethi Yatra Company
    7h 50m
    0
    16:00
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    23:50
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Sethi Yatra Company
    Premium Economy
    £13
  • Intrcity Smartbus
    7h 50m
    0
    18:00
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    01:50
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Premium Economy
    £14
  • Khajuraho Travels
    5h 31m
    0
    18:26
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    23:57
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Khajuraho Travels
    Premium Economy
    £16
  • Highway Star Travel Cargo
    7h 10m
    0
    17:05
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    00:15
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Highway Star Travel Cargo
    Premium Economy
    £17
  • Raj Kalpana Travels
    6h 30m
    0
    07:00
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    13:30
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Raj Kalpana Travels
    Premium Economy
    £23

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Yolobus
    6h 11m
    0
    11:15
    Varanasi
    vinayaka Hotel
    17:26
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Yolobus
    Basic
    £9
  • Yolobus
    6h 44m
    0
    22:42
    Varanasi
    vinayaka Hotel
    05:26
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Yolobus
    Basic
    £11
  • Yolobus
    6h 53m
    0
    21:59
    Varanasi
    vinayaka Hotel
    04:52
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Yolobus
    Basic
    £18

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • Intrcity Smartbus
    7h 40m
    0
    18:00
    Varanasi
    Bus Stop
    01:10
    Lucknow
    Alambagh Bus Station
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    £12
  • Sethi Yatra Company
    7h 50m
    0
    16:00
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    23:50
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Sethi Yatra Company
    Premium Economy
    £13
  • Khajuraho Travels
    5h 51m
    0
    18:26
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    00:17
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Khajuraho Travels
    Premium Economy
    £16
  • Highway Star Travel Cargo
    7h 10m
    0
    17:05
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    00:15
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Highway Star Travel Cargo
    Premium Economy
    £17
  • Raj Kalpana Travels
    6h 30m
    0
    07:00
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    13:30
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Raj Kalpana Travels
    Premium Economy
    £23

What are the fastest trips from Varanasi to Lucknow?

You can get to Lucknow from Varanasi in just 5h 20m 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.

Saturday
from 5h 30m
Sunday
from 5h 20m
Monday
Tuesday
from 5h 31m
Wednesday
from 6h 11m
Thursday
from 5h 51m
Friday

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Arora Travels
    5h 30m
    0
    08:01
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    13:31
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Arora Travels
    Business
    £9
  • Khajuraho Travels
    6h 16m
    0
    18:26
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    00:42
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Khajuraho Travels
    Premium Economy
    £16
  • Highway Star Travel Cargo
    7h 10m
    0
    17:05
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    00:15
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Highway Star Travel Cargo
    Premium Economy
    £17
  • Sethi Yatra Company
    7h 50m
    0
    16:00
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    23:50
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Sethi Yatra Company
    Premium Economy
    £13
  • Intrcity Smartbus
    7h 50m
    0
    18:00
    Varanasi
    Bus Stop
    01:20
    Lucknow
    Alambagh Bus Station
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    £15

    Fastest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 20m
    0
    09:00
    Varanasi
    14:20
    Lucknow
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £7
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Khajuraho Travels
    6h 16m
    0
    18:26
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    00:42
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Khajuraho Travels
    Premium Economy
    £16
  • Raj Kalpana Travels
    6h 30m
    0
    07:00
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    13:30
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Raj Kalpana Travels
    Premium Economy
    £24
  • Highway Star Travel Cargo
    7h 10m
    0
    17:05
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    00:15
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Highway Star Travel Cargo
    Premium Economy
    £17
  • Sethi Yatra Company
    7h 50m
    0
    16:00
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    23:50
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Sethi Yatra Company
    Premium Economy
    £13
  • Intrcity Smartbus
    7h 50m
    0
    18:00
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    01:50
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Premium Economy
    £15

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Khajuraho Travels
    5h 31m
    0
    18:26
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    23:57
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Khajuraho Travels
    Premium Economy
    £16
  • Raj Kalpana Travels
    6h 30m
    0
    07:00
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    13:30
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Raj Kalpana Travels
    Premium Economy
    £23
  • Highway Star Travel Cargo
    7h 10m
    0
    17:05
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    00:15
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Highway Star Travel Cargo
    Premium Economy
    £17
  • Sethi Yatra Company
    7h 50m
    0
    16:00
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    23:50
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Sethi Yatra Company
    Premium Economy
    £13
  • Intrcity Smartbus
    7h 50m
    0
    18:00
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    01:50
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Premium Economy
    £14

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Yolobus
    6h 11m
    0
    11:15
    Varanasi
    vinayaka Hotel
    17:26
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Yolobus
    Basic
    £9
  • Yolobus
    6h 44m
    0
    22:42
    Varanasi
    vinayaka Hotel
    05:26
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Yolobus
    Basic
    £11
  • Yolobus
    6h 53m
    0
    21:59
    Varanasi
    vinayaka Hotel
    04:52
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Yolobus
    Basic
    £18

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Khajuraho Travels
    5h 51m
    0
    18:26
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    00:17
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Khajuraho Travels
    Premium Economy
    £16
  • Raj Kalpana Travels
    6h 30m
    0
    07:00
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    13:30
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Raj Kalpana Travels
    Premium Economy
    £23
  • Highway Star Travel Cargo
    7h 10m
    0
    17:05
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    00:15
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Highway Star Travel Cargo
    Premium Economy
    £17
  • Intrcity Smartbus
    7h 40m
    0
    18:00
    Varanasi
    Bus Stop
    01:10
    Lucknow
    Alambagh Bus Station
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    £12
  • Sethi Yatra Company
    7h 50m
    0
    16:00
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    23:50
    Lucknow
    Bus Stop
    0
    Sethi Yatra Company
    Premium Economy
    £13
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 5 connections between 10 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 £7 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 5h 20m.

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 4 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 5 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 £7 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 5h 20m 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!

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