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Varanasi to Lucknow cab
One-way drop · about 310 km · 5 to 6 hours by road · sedan from ₹11/km on the HireCab Varanasi rate card
A Varanasi to Lucknow cab is the easiest way to get from Kashi to the capital of Uttar Pradesh. People make this drive for work, for family, for a flight out of Lucknow, or to see the Imambaras and eat their way through Aminabad after a pilgrimage in Varanasi. We pick you up at your hotel, ghat, Varanasi Cantt station or the airport, and one clean car with one professional driver drops you anywhere in Lucknow. You pay for a one-way drop, not a return trip.
The train saves nothing once you add the ride to the station in Varanasi and another ride across Lucknow at the other end. With a cab you leave when you are ready, stop for tea and food when you want, and keep your luggage with you the whole way.
Varanasi to Lucknow Cab Fare
These are the per-km rates our booking system uses for every outstation trip that starts in Varanasi. Nothing below is a special number made up for this route.
| Vehicle | Seats | Rate / km | Driver allowance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan (Swift Dzire, Xcent) | 4 + 1 Driver | ₹ 11 | ₹ 300 per day |
| Maruti Ertiga | 6 + 1 Driver | ₹ 14 | ₹ 300 per day |
| Toyota Innova Crysta | 6 + 1 Driver | ₹ 19 | ₹ 300 per day |
| Toyota Innova Hycross | 6 + 1 Driver | Quoted on call | Quoted on call |
A Varanasi to Lucknow cab costs ₹11 per km for a sedan, ₹14 per km for a Maruti Ertiga and ₹19 per km for a Toyota Innova Crysta, with a minimum of 250 km per day plus a driver allowance of ₹300 per day. This route runs as a one-way drop, and toll, parking and state tax are paid at actual. A Toyota Fortuner or a luxury car such as a BMW or Audi is also available from Varanasi and is quoted on call. Send us your dates and pickup point and we confirm the car and the fare before you book.
How the Varanasi to Lucknow Fare Works
Outstation fares from Varanasi are charged on the kilometres the car actually runs, so the bill is simple to check at the end of the trip.
- One-way drop - the car picks you up in Varanasi and drops you at your address in Lucknow.
- Per km rate - the rate for your car, as shown in the table above.
- Minimum 250 km per day - the Varanasi to Lucknow drive is longer than this, so on a normal trip you pay for the real distance.
- Driver allowance - ₹300 per day for a sedan, Ertiga or Innova Crysta.
- Toll, parking and state tax - paid at actual, on top of the per-km rate and driver allowance. The driver keeps the receipts.
- No hidden charges - what we confirm on WhatsApp or the phone is what you pay.
Varanasi to Lucknow Distance by Road
The Varanasi to Lucknow distance is about 310 km on the fastest route, which runs up NH 31 and NH731 and then along the Purvanchal Expressway into Lucknow. Where you start in Varanasi moves that figure a little, so we checked the common pickup points on Google Maps to Hazratganj in central Lucknow.
| Pickup point in Varanasi | Distance to Lucknow | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) | 290 km | 4 hr 45 min |
| Varanasi Cantt railway station | 310 km | 5 hr 10 min |
| Sarnath | 314 km | 5 hr 10 min |
| Dashashwamedh Ghat | 317 km | 5 hr 40 min |
| BHU / Lanka | 319 km | 5 hr 30 min |
Distances from Google Maps (September 2026) on the fastest route to Hazratganj, Lucknow, rounded to the nearest kilometre, with drive time rounded to the nearest 5 minutes and no stops. The older highway route without the expressway is a little shorter but slower. Actual running distance varies with the route the driver takes on the day.
How Long Does the Varanasi to Lucknow Cab Take?
Plan on about 5 to 6 hours, including a short tea and food break. The expressway stretch moves quickly, and most of the extra time goes in getting out of Varanasi through the city traffic in the morning and in reaching your drop point inside Lucknow.
If you have a flight or a train to catch in Lucknow, leave Varanasi early and keep at least an hour of buffer. Share your flight or train time when you book and we plan the pickup around it.
Varanasi se Lucknow Kaise Jaye
Varanasi se Lucknow jaane ka sabse aasan tarika direct cab hai. Train mein aapko Varanasi mein station tak aur Lucknow mein station se ghar ya hotel tak alag gaadi chahiye hoti hai. HireCab ki gaadi aapko hotel, ghat, Varanasi Cantt station ya airport se uthati hai aur Purvanchal Expressway se seedha Lucknow le jaati hai. Raaste mein chai aur khane ke liye jahan chahein wahan ruk sakte hain.
Varanasi to Lucknow via Ayodhya in One Trip
Many travellers leaving Kashi like to take Ram Mandir darshan on the way to Lucknow. Adding Ayodhya costs only about 45 km more than the direct drive, and one car and one driver stay with you for the whole journey.
| Leg | Distance |
|---|---|
| Varanasi to Ayodhya | 222 km |
| Ayodhya to Lucknow | 139 km |
| Varanasi to Lucknow via Ayodhya | 361 km |
| Varanasi to Lucknow direct | 317 km |
A trip with Ayodhya on the way is usually planned over two days, with a night in Ayodhya, and it is quoted on call. For a day trip to the temple, see our Varanasi to Ayodhya cab.
Varanasi Airport to Lucknow Cab
Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport sits on the Lucknow side of Varanasi, so it is the shortest starting point for this trip at about 290 km to central Lucknow. If you land in Varanasi and want to go straight to Lucknow, the driver meets you at the arrival gate. Share your flight number when you book and we track the landing time, so a late flight is not a problem.
Lucknow Airport and Station Drops
We drop you anywhere in Lucknow, including Charbagh railway station, Gomti Nagar, Hazratganj and Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport. The airport is on the far south-west side of the city, about 321 km from Dashashwamedh Ghat, so allow extra time for the drive across Lucknow if you have a flight to catch.
What to See in Lucknow
If you have a day in Lucknow, the old city sights sit close together and are easy to cover by car.
- Bara Imambara and Bhool Bhulaiya - the best-known monument in Lucknow, with the famous maze on the upper floors.
- Rumi Darwaza - the grand gateway right next to the Bara Imambara.
- Chhota Imambara - a short drive from the Rumi Darwaza, known for its chandeliers.
- Hazratganj - the main shopping street, good for an evening walk.
- Aminabad and Chowk - the old markets, and the place to try Lucknowi kebabs and chikan work.
Lucknow to Varanasi Cab
Travelling the other way? Our Lucknow to Varanasi cab page has the Lucknow rate card, the distance from each Lucknow pickup point and the trip details for Kashi Vishwanath darshan.
Why Choose HireCab for Varanasi to Lucknow
- Published rates - the per-km rates on this page are the same ones our booking system quotes for any Varanasi outstation trip.
- Honest distances - we checked five Varanasi pickup points on Google Maps and published all of them, not one round number.
- Clean, well-maintained cars - sedan, Ertiga, Innova Crysta and Innova Hycross, with AC.
- Professional drivers - our Varanasi drivers know the expressway and the drop points across Lucknow.
- Direct booking, 24x7 - you talk to us on WhatsApp or the phone, not a marketplace that changes your driver at the last minute.
FAQs - Varanasi to Lucknow Cab
Q1. What is the Varanasi to Lucknow cab fare?
A Varanasi to Lucknow cab costs ₹11 per km for a sedan, ₹14 per km for a Maruti Ertiga and ₹19 per km for a Toyota Innova Crysta. There is a minimum of 250 km per day and a driver allowance of ₹300 per day. Toll, parking and state tax are paid at actual.
Q2. What is the Varanasi to Lucknow distance by road?
The Varanasi to Lucknow distance is about 310 km by road on the fastest route on Google Maps. From Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport it is roughly 290 km, from Varanasi Cantt railway station about 310 km, from Sarnath about 314 km, from Dashashwamedh Ghat about 317 km and from BHU about 319 km.
Q3. How long does the Varanasi to Lucknow cab take?
Plan on about 5 to 6 hours, including a short break. The Purvanchal Expressway stretch is quick, and most of the extra time goes in leaving Varanasi city traffic and reaching your drop point inside Lucknow.
Q4. Is the Varanasi to Lucknow cab a one-way drop?
Yes. The Varanasi to Lucknow route runs as a one-way drop. The car picks you up anywhere in Varanasi and drops you anywhere in Lucknow, and you pay the per-km fare for the drop plus toll, parking and state tax at actual.
Q5. Which cars are available from Varanasi to Lucknow?
A sedan such as a Swift Dzire or Xcent for 4 passengers, a Maruti Ertiga for 6, a Toyota Innova Crysta for 6 and a Toyota Innova Hycross for 6 (Hycross quoted on call). A Toyota Fortuner or a luxury car such as a BMW or Audi can also be arranged from Varanasi and is quoted on call.
Q6. Are toll and parking included in the Varanasi to Lucknow fare?
No. Toll, parking and any state tax are paid at actual, on top of the per-km rate and the daily driver allowance. The driver keeps the receipts, so you see every amount and there are no hidden charges.
Q7. Can I visit Ayodhya on the way from Varanasi to Lucknow?
Yes. Varanasi to Ayodhya is about 222 km and Ayodhya to Lucknow about 139 km, so the drive via Ayodhya is about 361 km, only around 45 km more than the direct route. It is usually planned over two days and is quoted on call.
Q8. Can I book a Varanasi airport to Lucknow cab?
Yes. Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport is about 290 km from central Lucknow, the shortest starting point in Varanasi for this trip. Share your flight number when you book and we track the landing time, so the driver is at the arrival gate when you walk out.
Q9. Can you drop me at Lucknow airport or Charbagh station?
Yes. We drop you anywhere in Lucknow, including Charbagh railway station and Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, which is about 321 km from Dashashwamedh Ghat. If you have a flight or train to catch, share the time when you book and keep at least an hour of buffer.
Q10. Do you also provide a Lucknow to Varanasi cab?
Yes. Our Lucknow to Varanasi cab runs on the Lucknow rate card, with pickup from your home, hotel, Charbagh station or Lucknow airport. See the Lucknow to Varanasi cab page or call us for details.
Q11. What is HireCab's cancellation policy for this route?
Cancellations made 48 hours or more before pickup get a full refund, less a service fee of ₹250 for an outstation cab. Cancelling 24 to 48 hours before pickup incurs a 10% charge, and within 24 hours a 20% charge. Same-day or mid-trip cancellations are non-refundable. Full details are on our Cancellation Policy page.
Q12. How do I book a Varanasi to Lucknow cab?
Use the booking form at the top of this page, call 09702747577 or send us a WhatsApp on 9702545454. Tell us your pickup point in Varanasi, your drop point in Lucknow, the date and how many passengers, and we confirm the car and the fare for you.