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For Varanasi to Lucknow, ₹ 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 4.91/5 average across 4,296 reviews.
Varanasi – Lucknow 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 Varanasi to Lucknow road trip follows NH 31 and NH 731 via Jaunpur and Sultanpur. 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 Varanasi to Lucknow?
- 1
Create a ride request
Enter your pickup and destination addresses, choose a convenient date and departure time, and offer your fare.
- 2
Wait for offers from drivers
Offers usually arrive within a minute of creating a request. Drivers can propose their own price or a different departure time.
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Choose a driver and start your ride
Compare each driver's price, rating, reviews, and vehicle. After choosing a driver, call or message them to confirm the price, pickup address, destination, and departure time.
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How to get from Varanasi to Lucknow
Taxi
A one-way taxi from Varanasi to Lucknow 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 Varanasi and Lucknow, 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 Varanasi-area stations with Lucknow-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 Lucknow?
Explore Lucknow through Bara Imambara, continue to British Residency, and round out the route with Hazratganj.
Bara Imambara
Bara Imambara is an iconic architectural masterpiece of Lucknow, attracting thousands of visitors for its labyrinthine passageways and rich history.
British Residency
The British Residency is a historical landmark representing the siege of Lucknow during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
Hazratganj
Hazratganj is the central shopping area of Lucknow, bustling with shops, cafes, and historic architecture, offering a blend of the old and new.
