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For Lucknow to Varanasi, ₹ 4,650 is the suggested starting price, not a fixed fare. Passengers can post another amount, review the driver replies and counteroffers, and choose a safe and reliable ride after checking the price, rating, reviews, vehicle, and terms. The 290 km drive takes 5.5 hours. Riders have given this route a 4.93/5 average across 4,718 reviews.
Lucknow – Varanasi route details
5.5 hours
Average travel time
290 km
Average route distance
₹ 4,650
Recommended ride price
5.5 hours
Average travel time
290 km
Average route distance
₹ 4,650
Recommended ride price
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Route information
The Lucknow to Varanasi road trip follows NH 731 and NH 31 via Sultanpur and Jaunpur. The 290 km drive takes 5.5 hours. As with any city-to-city travel, traffic near either city, roadwork, rain, or planned stops can stretch the trip.
How do I book a ride from Lucknow to Varanasi?
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Enter your pickup and destination addresses, choose a convenient date and departure time, and offer your fare.
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How to get from Lucknow to Varanasi
Taxi
A one-way taxi from Lucknow to Varanasi usually charges a fixed or per-kilometer fare. The inDrive.Outstation intercity ride service works like a private car service, but the passenger posts a fare and chooses a driver from the replies.
Bus
UPSRTC and private buses connect Lucknow and Varanasi, normally taking about 5.5–7 hours depending on the service and traffic. A bus is usually an affordable travel option, although fixed boarding points add a connection at each end. inDrive.Outstation is a door-to-door ride with a local driver.
Train
Direct passenger trains connect Lucknow-area stations with Varanasi-area stations. Depending on the service, the rail journey commonly takes about 5–7 hours. Rail is station to station; inDrive.Outstation lets the passenger choose the pickup and drop-off addresses.
What are the best destinations to visit in Varanasi?
Explore Varanasi through Dashashwamedh Ghat, continue to Kashi Vishwanath Temple, and round out the route with Sarnath Archaeological Site.
Dashashwamedh Ghat
Dashashwamedh Ghat is one of Varanasi's principal riverfront ghats and is known for the evening Ganga aarti.
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Kashi Vishwanath Temple is a major Hindu shrine near the Ganges. Visitors should use the current designated entry arrangements.
Sarnath Archaeological Site
Sarnath, northeast of central Varanasi, includes Dhamek Stupa, monastery remains, and an archaeological museum linked to early Buddhist history.
