Bus Varanasi to Lucknow: Compare prices and save money

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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$19

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Thursday

$15

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
UPSRTC	7h 0m	8:31 PM	Varanasi	Bus Stand	3:31 AM	Lucknow	Bus Stop	Basic	$7	A Bus from UPSRTC goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 12/12/2025 8:31:00 PM to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 12/13/2025 3:31:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
UPSRTC	6h 30m	10:30 PM	Varanasi	Bus Stand	5:00 AM	Lucknow	Bus Stop	Basic	$7	A Bus from UPSRTC goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 12/12/2025 10:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 12/13/2025 5:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Intrcity Smartbus	6h 40m	6:00 PM	Varanasi	Bus Stop	12:10 AM	Lucknow	Alambagh Bus Station	Basic	$18	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Varanasi (India) at 12/12/2025 6:00:00 PM to Alambagh Bus Station, Lucknow (India) arriving at 12/13/2025 12:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Intrcity Smartbus	6h 40m	6:00 PM	Varanasi	Bus Stand	12:40 AM	Lucknow	Bus Stop	Premium Economy	$19	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 12/12/2025 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 12/13/2025 12:40:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intrcity Smartbus	6h 40m	6:00 PM	Varanasi	Bus Stand	12:40 AM	Lucknow	Bus Stop		Premium Economy	$19	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 12/14/2025 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 12/15/2025 12:40:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
	Intrcity Smartbus	6h 40m	6:00 PM	Varanasi	Bus Stop	12:10 AM	Lucknow	Alambagh Bus Station		Basic	$23	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Varanasi (India) at 12/14/2025 6:00:00 PM to Alambagh Bus Station, Lucknow (India) arriving at 12/15/2025 12:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
UPSRTC	6h 30m	12:30 AM	Varanasi	Bus Stand	7:00 AM	Lucknow	Bus Stop	Basic	$7	A Bus from UPSRTC goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 12/15/2025 12:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 12/15/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Sethi Yatra Company	7h 50m	3:50 PM	Varanasi	Bus Stand	11:40 PM	Lucknow	Bus Stop	Premium Economy	$8	A Bus from Sethi Yatra Company goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 12/15/2025 3:50:00 PM to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 12/15/2025 11:40:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Goyal Travels	7h 25m	4:00 PM	Varanasi	Bus Stand	11:25 PM	Lucknow	Bus Stop	Premium Economy	$8	A Bus from Goyal Travels goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 12/15/2025 4:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 12/15/2025 11:25:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Intrcity Smartbus	6h 40m	6:00 PM	Varanasi	Bus Stop	12:10 AM	Lucknow	Alambagh Bus Station	Basic	$13	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Varanasi (India) at 12/15/2025 6:00:00 PM to Alambagh Bus Station, Lucknow (India) arriving at 12/16/2025 12:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Khajuraho Travels	5h 30m	8:26 PM	Varanasi	Bus Stand	1:56 AM	Lucknow	Bus Stop	Premium Economy	$15	A Bus from Khajuraho Travels goes from Bus Stand, Varanasi (India) at 12/15/2025 8:26:00 PM to Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) arriving at 12/16/2025 1:56:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intrcity Smartbus	6h 45m	6:00 PM	Varanasi	Bus Stop	12:15 AM	Lucknow	Alambagh Bus Station		Basic	$15	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Varanasi (India) at 12/18/2025 6:00:00 PM to Alambagh Bus Station, Lucknow (India) arriving at 12/19/2025 12:15:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Varanasi to Lucknow is $5 on 12/15/2025. Flexible travelers 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.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 73 daily buses from Varanasi to Lucknow. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Varanasi and Lucknow.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 39 buses from Varanasi to Lucknow, while Night sees the fewest connections between Varanasi and Lucknow, with 6 offers.

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Facts about the bus from Varanasi to Lucknow

Compare all providers like UPSRTC, Intrcity Smartbus and Raj Kalpana Travels that travel 21 times every day by bus from Varanasi to Lucknow in one click! Book your bus ticket from Varanasi to Lucknow starting from $5!

Cheapest Bus	$5
Fastest Bus	5h 15m
Earliest Bus	6:00 PM
Latest Bus	6:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	21 Ø
Distance	166.9 miles
Bus Companies	UPSRTC, Intrcity Smartbus, Raj Kalpana Travels, Highway Star Travel Cargo, Sethi Yatra Company, Goyal Travels, Dhruv Travels and Khajuraho Travels

Cheapest bus connections from Varanasi to Lucknow

Every day, 21 buses from 8 bus companies leave Varanasi for Lucknow: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/12/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

$18

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

$23

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

$15

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

$17

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

Monday 12/29

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

Thursday 01/01

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

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 $5, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Varanasi to Lucknow. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $19.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Varanasi to Lucknow, with $5. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $7.

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 buses from Varanasi to Lucknow are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Varanasi and Lucknow

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Varanasi and Lucknow.

Bus Stop

vinayaka Hotel

Fort Rd

Hotel Pawan Palace

Kashi Railway Station

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 buses 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 bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $5 and takes 7h 0m to reach Lucknow. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 8 companies with a range of ticket prices between $5 and $45. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Lucknow.

On average, how many connections are available from Varanasi to Lucknow each day?

Every day, the Varanasi to Lucknow bus route is served by approximately 21 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Varanasi to Lucknow take?

The fastest bus from Varanasi to Lucknow is offered by Highway Star Travel Cargo and takes 5h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $45. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Varanasi to Lucknow?

The earliest bus arriving in Lucknow from Varanasi starts at 6:00 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Varanasi to Lucknow?

The latest bus trip departing from Varanasi for Lucknow starts at 6:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Varanasi Lucknow route?

When traveling by bus from Varanasi to Lucknow, passengers can travel with UPSRTC, Intrcity Smartbus and Raj Kalpana Travels. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works 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 Varanasi to Lucknow bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Varanasi Lucknow bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus 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 traveling 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.

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!