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How to get from Lucknow to Varanasi
2 ways, 269 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
2 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 4h 30m | ₹1,910–2,390 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 4h 30m | ₹3,680–4,600 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Lucknow to Varanasi?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 4h 30m door to door. The straight-line distance is 269 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Lucknow to Varanasi?
- Drive is the cheapest, from ₹1,910. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How far is Varanasi from Lucknow by road?
- About 294 km, roughly 4h 30m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ₹1,910–2,390; tolls and parking are extra.