What is the best way to travel from Lucknow to Varanasi?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Carpool and Buses for the journey to Varanasi from Lucknow. 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 Varanasi from Lucknow?
You can get to Varanasi with just $6 by taking a Bus from UPSRTC, 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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UPSRTC7h 39m012:05 AMLucknowBus Stop7:44 AMVaranasiBus Stand0BasicA Bus from UPSRTC goes from Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) at 6/26/2026 12:05:00 AM to Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) arriving at 6/26/2026 7:44:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 39m
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Sethi Yatra Company7h 45m010:00 PMLucknowBus Stop5:45 AMVaranasiBus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from Sethi Yatra Company goes from Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) at 6/26/2026 10:00:00 PM to Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) arriving at 6/27/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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New Shree Mahaveer Travels6h 30m04:30 AMLucknowBus Stop11:00 AMVaranasiBus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from New Shree Mahaveer Travels goes from Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) at 6/26/2026 4:30:00 AM to Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) arriving at 6/26/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Goyal Travels6h 30m012:40 AMLucknowBus Stop7:10 AMVaranasiBus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from Goyal Travels goes from Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) at 6/26/2026 12:40:00 AM to Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) arriving at 6/26/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Laxmi Holidays6h 0m05:15 AMLucknowBus Stop11:15 AMVaranasiBus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from Laxmi Holidays goes from Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) at 6/26/2026 5:15:00 AM to Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) arriving at 6/26/2026 11:15:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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What are the fastest trips from Lucknow to Varanasi?
You can get to Varanasi from Lucknow in just 6h 0m with a Bus from Laxmi Holidays. 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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Laxmi Holidays6h 0m05:15 AMLucknowBus Stop11:15 AMVaranasiBus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from Laxmi Holidays goes from Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) at 6/26/2026 5:15:00 AM to Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) arriving at 6/26/2026 11:15:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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New Shree Mahaveer Travels6h 30m04:30 AMLucknowBus Stop11:00 AMVaranasiBus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from New Shree Mahaveer Travels goes from Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) at 6/26/2026 4:30:00 AM to Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) arriving at 6/26/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Goyal Travels6h 30m012:40 AMLucknowBus Stop7:10 AMVaranasiBus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from Goyal Travels goes from Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) at 6/26/2026 12:40:00 AM to Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) arriving at 6/26/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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UPSRTC7h 39m012:05 AMLucknowBus Stop7:44 AMVaranasiBus Stand0BasicA Bus from UPSRTC goes from Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) at 6/26/2026 12:05:00 AM to Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) arriving at 6/26/2026 7:44:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 39m
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Sethi Yatra Company7h 45m010:00 PMLucknowBus Stop5:45 AMVaranasiBus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from Sethi Yatra Company goes from Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) at 6/26/2026 10:00:00 PM to Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) arriving at 6/27/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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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 Aishbagh Junction Train Station, Charbagh Bus Station or Bus Stop, while in Varanasi you will be arriving at Banaras Train Station, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station or Bus Stand, 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 5 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 Lucknow and Varanasi, you can pay as low as $6 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 6h 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 UPSRTC, Sethi Yatra Company and New Shree Mahaveer Travels, 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 Lal Bahadur Shastri International 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 Lucknow to Varanasi?
The most popular companies between Lucknow and Varanasi, are UPSRTC, Sethi Yatra Company and New Shree Mahaveer Travels. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: UPSRTC, Sethi Yatra Company, New Shree Mahaveer Travels 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 5 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 166.9 miles.
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 $6 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 6h 0m with a Bus from Laxmi Holidays.
More routes to Lucknow and to Varanasi
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