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How to get fromChandīgarh to Varanasiby plane, train, bus, car, or night bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Chandīgarh to Varanasi by plane, train, bus, car, or night bus

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  1. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane IXC - VNS
    5h 8m
    ₹7,008–24,198

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chandigarh to Varanasi Jntrain train 22356
    16h 35m
    ₹450–3,500

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Ghaziabadbus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 A/C Semi Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Ghaziabad to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    18h 21m
    ₹1,088–8,087

  4. Drive  980.7 km

    1. Drive from Chandīgarh to Varanasicar car 980.7 km
    11h 5m
    ₹10,963–15,835

  5. Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chandigarh to New Delhitrain train
    2. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane DEL - VNS
    6h 41m
    ₹5,532–9,195

  6. Night bus, bus

    1. Take the nightbus from Chandigarh to ISBT Kashmiri Gatenightbus night bus
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT to FlixBus Varanasi - Tulsi Travels, Lahartara Circle 25 No Pillarbus bus FlixBus IN0426 / ...
    23h 44m
    ₹1,839–5,453

Chandīgarh to Varanasi by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration16h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹450Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 860.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Chandīgarh, India and Varanasi, India?

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and Air India Express fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chandigarh to Varanasi Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹450–3,500 and the journey takes 16h 35m.

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