- Distance
- About 320 km by road
- Drive time
- 5–6 hours one way
- Pickup
- Varanasi
- Destination
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Trip type
- One way, or stay over and return
- Vehicles
- Sedan, SUV, tempo traveller, coach
About the trip
Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh and a city of old Nawabi buildings, busy bazaars and a food culture known for kebabs and biryani. Travellers from Varanasi go for business, flights from Lucknow airport, family visits or a look at its history. The road runs through Jaunpur and Sultanpur or the Purvanchal Expressway, a long but steady drive.
What to see in Lucknow
- Bara Imambara and Bhool Bhulaiya
- Chota Imambara
- Rumi Darwaza
- British Residency
On the road
Take NH 731 via Jaunpur and Sultanpur, or join the Purvanchal Expressway for a faster run. A morning start gets you in by early afternoon.
Choose your vehicle
Airport runs, couples and small families on short trips.
The usual pick for family trips, ghat roads and long days on the highway.
Extra room and comfort for special occasions and senior guests.
Extended families, pilgrimage parties and office outings.
Weddings, school trips and temple tours with a big party.
Every car is air-conditioned and comes with an experienced driver. Our quote is all-inclusive — fuel, tolls, parking, interstate permit and driver batta — and is confirmed in writing before you book.
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