There are 6 ways to get from Chennai Central Station to Varanasi by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly Chennai International Airport to Varanasi Airport
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane MAA - VNS
6h 1m₹8,133–16,922Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Varanasi Jntrain 12669
35h 36m₹850–7,000Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Hyderabad, Telanganabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Hyderabad, Telangana
- Take the bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Hyderabad, Telangana - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
38h 26mDrive 1,727.5 km
- Drive from Chennai Central Station to Varanasicar 1,727.5 km
26h 39m₹19,455–28,102Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to Varanasi Airport
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane TIR - VNS
10h 33m₹10,347–27,459Fly Chennai International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane MAA - PAT
- Take the train from Danapur to Varanasi Jntrain
8h 59m₹8,043–23,672
Chennai Central Station to Varanasi by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Varanasi is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹7,000 and takes 35h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Varanasi is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai Central Station to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh via Hyderabad, Telangana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 26m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Varanasi Jn. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 35h 30m.
The distance between Chennai Central Station and Varanasi is 1458 km. The road distance is 1727.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Varanasi without a car is to train which takes 35h 36m and costs ₹850 - ₹7,000.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Chennai Central Station to Varanasi, including transfers.
Chennai Central Station to Varanasi bus services, operated by Vikram Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai Central Station to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Varanasi is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹17,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹850 - ₹7,000 and takes 35h 36m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 38h 26m.
What companies run services between Chennai Central Station, India and Varanasi, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Varanasi Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹850–7,000 and the journey takes 35h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–17,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–17,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–17,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Varanasi Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–30,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Varanasi Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–30,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Varanasi Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–30,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–18,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–18,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–18,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport via Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–18,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Varanasi Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–27,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹850–7,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹850–1,100
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,200–4,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,000–7,000
Train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Danapur to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Website
- Vikram Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Hyderabad, Telangana
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Vikram Travels
Bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Shree balaji tour and travels
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai Central Station to Varanasi bus services, operated by Vikram Travels, arrive at Hyderabad, Telangana station.
Chennai Central Station to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai Central Station to Varanasi is 1727 km. It takes approximately 26h 39m to drive from Chennai Central Station to Varanasi.
There are 1669+ hotels available in Varanasi.