Day trip from Lucknow to Varanasi
Varanasi lies 269 km (167 mi) south-east of Lucknow, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 269 km (167 mi) apart, Varanasi is a realistic day trip from Lucknow: about 4 h 22 min each way by road.
| Lucknow | Varanasi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 2.5 million | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 126 m (413 ft) | 86 m (282 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Varanasi
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Staying in Varanasi
Our booking partner lists 1,983+ places to stay in Varanasi (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 661 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (342), and 11 are five-star. Across 219 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 48,429 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Varanasi from Lucknow?
269 km (167 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Lucknow; by road roughly 328 km (204 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lucknow to Varanasi by road?
About 4 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lucknow and Varanasi?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where can I stay in Varanasi?
Our booking partner lists 1,983+ places to stay in Varanasi, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.