Lucknow to Varanasi distance is approximately 300 km by road. The journey takes around 4.5-5 hours by car via Purvanchal Expressway / NH-2. Varanasi is located in the eastern part of Uttar Pradesh and is well-connected by train, bus, and road.
Spiritual capital of India. 5,000+ years old. Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, 88+ ghats, Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Mark Twain called it ‘older than history.’
| Travel Mode | Distance | Time | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| By Car | 300 km | 4.5-5 hrs | Rs 1650-2100 (fuel) + Rs 240 (toll) |
| By Train | ~285 km | 5-6 hrs | Rs 165-690 |
| By Bus | 300 km | 6-6 hrs | Rs 330-660 |
| By Cab | 300 km | 4.5-5 hrs | Rs 3300-4800 |
The Purvanchal Expressway makes this journey significantly faster. This 6-lane highway has excellent road quality, fuel stations, rest areas, and emergency services at regular intervals. Maintain 80-90 km/h for a comfortable ride. Keep your FASTag ready for toll booths.
Vande Bharat, Shatabdi, 40+ daily trains. Fastest ~4 hours. Book on IRCTC. During festivals (Diwali, Holi, Chhath), book 2-3 weeks in advance. Tatkal opens 10 AM (AC) and 11 AM (non-AC).
UPSRTC buses from Kaiserbagh Bus Stand in Lucknow. Also available on RedBus and AbhiBus.
Route: Purvanchal Expressway / NH-2
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Lucknow to Varanasi distance is approximately 300 km by road via Purvanchal Expressway / NH-2.
By car 4.5-5 hours, by train 5-6 hours, by bus 6-6 hours.
UPSRTC ordinary bus (Rs 330) or general class train (Rs 165).
Vande Bharat, Shatabdi, 40+ daily trains. Check IRCTC for latest schedule.
One-way sedan Rs 3300-4800. Book via Ola Outstation, Savaari, or local agents.
Lucknow to Unnao distance is approximately 55 km by road. The journey takes around 1-1.5 hours by car via NH-25 Kanpur Road. Unnao is located in the southern part of Uttar Pradesh and is well-connected by train, bus, and road.
Lucknow’s immediate neighbour. Known for leather industry. Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary just 35 km away.
| Travel Mode | Distance | Time | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| By Car | 55 km | 1-1.5 hrs | Rs 302-385 (fuel) + Rs 16 (toll) |
| By Train | ~52 km | 2-2 hrs | Rs 50-150 |
| By Bus | 55 km | 2-3 hrs | Rs 60-121 |
| By Cab | 55 km | 1-1.5 hrs | Rs 1500-2500 |
Unnao Junction — all Kanpur-bound trains stop here (45 min from Lucknow). Book on IRCTC. During festivals (Diwali, Holi, Chhath), book 2-3 weeks in advance. Tatkal opens 10 AM (AC) and 11 AM (non-AC).
UPSRTC buses from Alambagh Bus Stand in Lucknow. Also available on RedBus and AbhiBus.
Route: NH-25 Kanpur Road
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Lucknow to Unnao distance is approximately 55 km by road via NH-25 Kanpur Road.
By car 1-1.5 hours, by train 2-2 hours, by bus 2-3 hours.
UPSRTC ordinary bus (Rs 60) or general class train (Rs 50).
Unnao Junction — all Kanpur-bound trains stop here (45 min from Lucknow). Check IRCTC for latest schedule.
One-way sedan Rs 1500-2500. Book via Ola Outstation, Savaari, or local agents.
Lucknow to Sultanpur distance is approximately 140 km by road. The journey takes around 2-2.5 hours by car via NH-56 via Rae Bareli. Sultanpur is located in the eastern part of Uttar Pradesh and is well-connected by train, bus, and road.
Ancient Karnvas site believed to be Karna’s Mahabharata capital. Known for amla and mango orchards.
| Travel Mode | Distance | Time | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| By Car | 140 km | 2-2.5 hrs | Rs 770-980 (fuel) + Rs 42 (toll) |
| By Train | ~133 km | 2-4 hrs | Rs 77-322 |
| By Bus | 140 km | 3-4 hrs | Rs 154-308 |
| By Cab | 140 km | 2-2.5 hrs | Rs 1540-2500 |
Sultanpur Junction — almost every east-bound train stops here. Book on IRCTC. During festivals (Diwali, Holi, Chhath), book 2-3 weeks in advance. Tatkal opens 10 AM (AC) and 11 AM (non-AC).
UPSRTC buses from Kaiserbagh Bus Stand in Lucknow. Also available on RedBus and AbhiBus.
Route: NH-56 via Rae Bareli
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Lucknow to Sultanpur distance is approximately 140 km by road via NH-56 via Rae Bareli.
By car 2-2.5 hours, by train 2-4 hours, by bus 3-4 hours.
UPSRTC ordinary bus (Rs 154) or general class train (Rs 77).
Sultanpur Junction — almost every east-bound train stops here. Check IRCTC for latest schedule.
One-way sedan Rs 1540-2500. Book via Ola Outstation, Savaari, or local agents.
Lucknow to Sonbhadra distance is approximately 350 km by road. The journey takes around 5.5-6 hours by car via via Varanasi-Mirzapur. Sonbhadra is located in the southeastern part of Uttar Pradesh and is well-connected by train, bus, and road.
UP’s mineral powerhouse. Rihand Dam creates India’s largest artificial lake. Prehistoric rock paintings at Lekhahia.
| Travel Mode | Distance | Time | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| By Car | 350 km | 5.5-6 hrs | Rs 1925-2450 (fuel) + Rs 105 (toll) |
| By Train | ~332 km | 6-7 hrs | Rs 192-804 |
| By Bus | 350 km | 6-8 hrs | Rs 385-770 |
| By Cab | 350 km | 5.5-6 hrs | Rs 3850-5600 |
Chopan or Robertsganj station. Connect from Varanasi. Book on IRCTC. During festivals (Diwali, Holi, Chhath), book 2-3 weeks in advance. Tatkal opens 10 AM (AC) and 11 AM (non-AC).
UPSRTC buses from Kaiserbagh Bus Stand in Lucknow. Also available on RedBus and AbhiBus.
Route: via Varanasi-Mirzapur
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Lucknow to Sonbhadra distance is approximately 350 km by road via via Varanasi-Mirzapur.
By car 5.5-6 hours, by train 6-7 hours, by bus 6-8 hours.
UPSRTC ordinary bus (Rs 385) or general class train (Rs 192).
Chopan or Robertsganj station. Check IRCTC for latest schedule.
One-way sedan Rs 3850-5600. Book via Ola Outstation, Savaari, or local agents.
Lucknow to Sitapur distance is approximately 90 km by road. The journey takes around 1.5-2 hours by car via NH-24. Sitapur is located in the northern part of Uttar Pradesh and is well-connected by train, bus, and road.
Home to Naimisharanya — where 88,000 sages gathered to hear the Puranas. One of Hinduism’s most sacred forests.
| Travel Mode | Distance | Time | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| By Car | 90 km | 1.5-2 hrs | Rs 495-630 (fuel) + Rs 27 (toll) |
| By Train | ~85 km | 2-3 hrs | Rs 50-206 |
| By Bus | 90 km | 2-4 hrs | Rs 99-198 |
| By Cab | 90 km | 1.5-2 hrs | Rs 1500-2500 |
Sitapur Junction on Lucknow-Bareilly line (~1.5 hrs). Book on IRCTC. During festivals (Diwali, Holi, Chhath), book 2-3 weeks in advance. Tatkal opens 10 AM (AC) and 11 AM (non-AC).
UPSRTC buses from Kaiserbagh Bus Stand in Lucknow. Also available on RedBus and AbhiBus.
Route: NH-24
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Lucknow to Sitapur distance is approximately 90 km by road via NH-24.
By car 1.5-2 hours, by train 2-3 hours, by bus 2-4 hours.
UPSRTC ordinary bus (Rs 99) or general class train (Rs 50).
Sitapur Junction on Lucknow-Bareilly line (~1. Check IRCTC for latest schedule.
One-way sedan Rs 1500-2500. Book via Ola Outstation, Savaari, or local agents.
Lucknow to Siddharthnagar distance is approximately 225 km by road. The journey takes around 3.5-4 hours by car via NH-28 via Basti. Siddharthnagar is located in the northeastern part of Uttar Pradesh and is well-connected by train, bus, and road.
Home to Kapilvastu where Prince Siddhartha lived first 29 years. Piprahwa Stupa has Buddha’s relics.
| Travel Mode | Distance | Time | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| By Car | 225 km | 3.5-4 hrs | Rs 1237-1575 (fuel) + Rs 67 (toll) |
| By Train | ~213 km | 4-5 hrs | Rs 123-517 |
| By Bus | 225 km | 4-6 hrs | Rs 247-495 |
| By Cab | 225 km | 3.5-4 hrs | Rs 2475-3600 |
Basti Junction (60 km) or Naugarh. Gorakhpur route. Book on IRCTC. During festivals (Diwali, Holi, Chhath), book 2-3 weeks in advance. Tatkal opens 10 AM (AC) and 11 AM (non-AC).
UPSRTC buses from Kaiserbagh Bus Stand in Lucknow. Also available on RedBus and AbhiBus.
Route: NH-28 via Basti
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Lucknow to Siddharthnagar distance is approximately 225 km by road via NH-28 via Basti.
By car 3.5-4 hours, by train 4-5 hours, by bus 4-6 hours.
UPSRTC ordinary bus (Rs 247) or general class train (Rs 123).
Basti Junction (60 km) or Naugarh. Check IRCTC for latest schedule.
One-way sedan Rs 2475-3600. Book via Ola Outstation, Savaari, or local agents.
Lucknow to Shravasti distance is approximately 175 km by road. The journey takes around 3-3.5 hours by car via NH-27 via Gonda-Balrampur. Shravasti is located in the northern part of Uttar Pradesh and is well-connected by train, bus, and road.
Buddha spent 24 rainy seasons here — more than anywhere else. Jetavana Monastery ruins attract global pilgrims.
| Travel Mode | Distance | Time | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| By Car | 175 km | 3-3.5 hrs | Rs 962-1225 (fuel) + Rs 52 (toll) |
| By Train | ~166 km | 4-4 hrs | Rs 96-402 |
| By Bus | 175 km | 4-5 hrs | Rs 192-385 |
| By Cab | 175 km | 3-3.5 hrs | Rs 1925-2800 |
Balrampur (25 km) nearest station. Gonda Junction (60 km) has better options. Book on IRCTC. During festivals (Diwali, Holi, Chhath), book 2-3 weeks in advance. Tatkal opens 10 AM (AC) and 11 AM (non-AC).
UPSRTC buses from Kaiserbagh Bus Stand in Lucknow. Also available on RedBus and AbhiBus.
Route: NH-27 via Gonda-Balrampur
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Lucknow to Shravasti distance is approximately 175 km by road via NH-27 via Gonda-Balrampur.
By car 3-3.5 hours, by train 4-4 hours, by bus 4-5 hours.
UPSRTC ordinary bus (Rs 192) or general class train (Rs 96).
Balrampur (25 km) nearest station. Check IRCTC for latest schedule.
One-way sedan Rs 1925-2800. Book via Ola Outstation, Savaari, or local agents.
Lucknow to Shamli distance is approximately 530 km by road. The journey takes around 7-7.5 hours by car via via Meerut-Muzaffarnagar. Shamli is located in the northwestern part of Uttar Pradesh and is well-connected by train, bus, and road.
One of UP’s newest districts (2011). Sugarcane farming and jaggery production.
| Travel Mode | Distance | Time | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| By Car | 530 km | 7-7.5 hrs | Rs 2915-3710 (fuel) + Rs 159 (toll) |
| By Train | ~503 km | 8-8 hrs | Rs 291-1219 |
| By Bus | 530 km | 8-9 hrs | Rs 583-1166 |
| By Cab | 530 km | 7-7.5 hrs | Rs 5830-8480 |
Shamli on Delhi-Saharanpur line. Connect via Delhi. Book on IRCTC. During festivals (Diwali, Holi, Chhath), book 2-3 weeks in advance. Tatkal opens 10 AM (AC) and 11 AM (non-AC).
UPSRTC buses from Alambagh Bus Stand in Lucknow. Also available on RedBus and AbhiBus.
Route: via Meerut-Muzaffarnagar
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Lucknow to Shamli distance is approximately 530 km by road via via Meerut-Muzaffarnagar.
By car 7-7.5 hours, by train 8-8 hours, by bus 8-9 hours.
UPSRTC ordinary bus (Rs 583) or general class train (Rs 291).
Shamli on Delhi-Saharanpur line. Check IRCTC for latest schedule.
One-way sedan Rs 5830-8480. Book via Ola Outstation, Savaari, or local agents.
Lucknow to Shahjahanpur distance is approximately 185 km by road. The journey takes around 3-3.5 hours by car via NH-24 via Hardoi. Shahjahanpur is located in the northern part of Uttar Pradesh and is well-connected by train, bus, and road.
Birthplace of freedom fighter Ram Prasad Bismil (Kakori Conspiracy hero).
| Travel Mode | Distance | Time | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| By Car | 185 km | 3-3.5 hrs | Rs 1017-1295 (fuel) + Rs 55 (toll) |
| By Train | ~175 km | 4-4 hrs | Rs 101-425 |
| By Bus | 185 km | 4-5 hrs | Rs 203-407 |
| By Cab | 185 km | 3-3.5 hrs | Rs 2035-2960 |
Shahjahanpur Junction on Lucknow-Bareilly line. Book on IRCTC. During festivals (Diwali, Holi, Chhath), book 2-3 weeks in advance. Tatkal opens 10 AM (AC) and 11 AM (non-AC).
UPSRTC buses from Alambagh Bus Stand in Lucknow. Also available on RedBus and AbhiBus.
Route: NH-24 via Hardoi
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Lucknow to Shahjahanpur distance is approximately 185 km by road via NH-24 via Hardoi.
By car 3-3.5 hours, by train 4-4 hours, by bus 4-5 hours.
UPSRTC ordinary bus (Rs 203) or general class train (Rs 101).
Shahjahanpur Junction on Lucknow-Bareilly line. Check IRCTC for latest schedule.
One-way sedan Rs 2035-2960. Book via Ola Outstation, Savaari, or local agents.
Lucknow to Sant Kabir Nagar distance is approximately 230 km by road. The journey takes around 3.5-4 hours by car via NH-28 via Basti. Sant Kabir Nagar is located in the eastern part of Uttar Pradesh and is well-connected by train, bus, and road.
Named after Sant Kabir Das. Maghar is where Kabir spent his final days.
| Travel Mode | Distance | Time | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| By Car | 230 km | 3.5-4 hrs | Rs 1265-1610 (fuel) + Rs 69 (toll) |
| By Train | ~218 km | 4-5 hrs | Rs 126-529 |
| By Bus | 230 km | 4-6 hrs | Rs 253-506 |
| By Cab | 230 km | 3.5-4 hrs | Rs 2530-3680 |
Khalilabad station on Lucknow-Gorakhpur line. Book on IRCTC. During festivals (Diwali, Holi, Chhath), book 2-3 weeks in advance. Tatkal opens 10 AM (AC) and 11 AM (non-AC).
UPSRTC buses from Kaiserbagh Bus Stand in Lucknow. Also available on RedBus and AbhiBus.
Route: NH-28 via Basti
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Lucknow to Sant Kabir Nagar distance is approximately 230 km by road via NH-28 via Basti.
By car 3.5-4 hours, by train 4-5 hours, by bus 4-6 hours.
UPSRTC ordinary bus (Rs 253) or general class train (Rs 126).
Khalilabad station on Lucknow-Gorakhpur line. Check IRCTC for latest schedule.
One-way sedan Rs 2530-3680. Book via Ola Outstation, Savaari, or local agents.
Lucknow to Sambhal distance is approximately 370 km by road. The journey takes around 5.5-6 hours by car via NH-9 via Moradabad. Sambhal is located in the western part of Uttar Pradesh and is well-connected by train, bus, and road.
Ancient city mentioned by Ibn Battuta. Beautiful old architecture and traditional markets.
| Travel Mode | Distance | Time | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| By Car | 370 km | 5.5-6 hrs | Rs 2035-2590 (fuel) + Rs 111 (toll) |
| By Train | ~351 km | 6-7 hrs | Rs 203-850 |
| By Bus | 370 km | 6-8 hrs | Rs 407-814 |
| By Cab | 370 km | 5.5-6 hrs | Rs 4070-5920 |
Moradabad Junction (40 km) nearest major station. Book on IRCTC. During festivals (Diwali, Holi, Chhath), book 2-3 weeks in advance. Tatkal opens 10 AM (AC) and 11 AM (non-AC).
UPSRTC buses from Alambagh Bus Stand in Lucknow. Also available on RedBus and AbhiBus.
Route: NH-9 via Moradabad
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Lucknow to Sambhal distance is approximately 370 km by road via NH-9 via Moradabad.
By car 5.5-6 hours, by train 6-7 hours, by bus 6-8 hours.
UPSRTC ordinary bus (Rs 407) or general class train (Rs 203).
Moradabad Junction (40 km) nearest major station. Check IRCTC for latest schedule.
One-way sedan Rs 4070-5920. Book via Ola Outstation, Savaari, or local agents.
Lucknow to Saharanpur distance is approximately 560 km by road. The journey takes around 7-8 hours by car via NH-58 via Meerut. Saharanpur is located in the northwestern part of Uttar Pradesh and is well-connected by train, bus, and road.
UP’s northernmost city. Famous for shisham woodcarving exported globally. Gateway to Doon Valley.
| Travel Mode | Distance | Time | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| By Car | 560 km | 7-8 hrs | Rs 3080-3920 (fuel) + Rs 168 (toll) |
| By Train | ~532 km | 8-9 hrs | Rs 308-1288 |
| By Bus | 560 km | 8-10 hrs | Rs 616-1232 |
| By Cab | 560 km | 7-8 hrs | Rs 6160-8960 |
Saharanpur Junction on Delhi-Dehradun line. Book on IRCTC. During festivals (Diwali, Holi, Chhath), book 2-3 weeks in advance. Tatkal opens 10 AM (AC) and 11 AM (non-AC).
UPSRTC buses from Alambagh Bus Stand in Lucknow. Also available on RedBus and AbhiBus.
Route: NH-58 via Meerut
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Lucknow to Saharanpur distance is approximately 560 km by road via NH-58 via Meerut.
By car 7-8 hours, by train 8-9 hours, by bus 8-10 hours.
UPSRTC ordinary bus (Rs 616) or general class train (Rs 308).
Saharanpur Junction on Delhi-Dehradun line. Check IRCTC for latest schedule.
One-way sedan Rs 6160-8960. Book via Ola Outstation, Savaari, or local agents.
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