Lucknow to Varanasi Distance: 300 km by Road — Book Cab from ₹3,300
Lucknow to Varanasi
Complete road distance, driving time, route map & cab booking guide
Recommended Route
Lucknow → Sultanpur → Jaunpur → Varanasi
Road Conditions
Purvanchal Expressway has made this route much faster. Excellent road.
Lucknow to Varanasi Cab
All fares include driver, fuel & AC — No hidden charges
Sedan
Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 Seater
SUV
Innova / Ertiga · 6-7 Seater
Tempo Traveller
12-Seater AC · 12 Seater
* Toll charges and state tax extra at actual. Fares based on 300 km one-way distance.
En-Route Stops
Lucknow → Sultanpur → Jaunpur → Varanasi
Travel Smart
Best Time to Travel
October to March. Dev Deepawali in November is spectacular.
Local Insider Tip
Take Purvanchal Expressway for fastest route. Varanasi's Ganga Aarti is a must-see.
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Common Questions
Lucknow to Varanasi travel FAQs
The road distance from Lucknow to Varanasi is approximately 300 km via Purvanchal Expressway / NH-56. The driving time is 5-6 hours depending on traffic and weather conditions.
A cab from Lucknow to Varanasi starts at ₹3,300 for an AC Sedan. SUV (Innova/Ertiga) starts at ₹4200. Toll and state tax extra at actual.
The drive from Lucknow to Varanasi takes approximately 5-6 hours via Purvanchal Expressway / NH-56. Starting early morning (5-6 AM) helps avoid traffic and reduces travel time.
The recommended route is via Purvanchal Expressway / NH-56. This offers the best road conditions and shortest travel time. Our experienced drivers know all the routes and will choose the optimal path based on current conditions.
Yes, Triveni Cabs offers both one-way and round-trip cab service from Lucknow to Varanasi. One-way cab saves you up to 50% compared to round-trip when you need only a single direction drop.
The Purvanchal Expressway / NH-56 route is well-lit on highway sections, but we recommend daytime travel for the safest experience. Our drivers are experienced in night driving if needed, and all vehicles have GPS tracking.
We offer Sedan (Swift Dzire/Etios), SUV (Innova/Ertiga), and Tempo Traveller (12-seater) for the Lucknow to Varanasi route. All vehicles are AC, well-maintained, and GPS-equipped.
Toll charges and state tax are extra and paid at actual during the journey. Our driver handles all toll payments. You can also check our toll cost page for an estimate.
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Lucknow to Varanasi · 300 km · From ₹3,300
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