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How to get fromChennai to Prayagrajby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Prayagraj by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Varanasi Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane MAA - VNS
    2. Take the taxi from Varanasi-Airport-VNS to Prayagrajtaxi taxi
    5h 38m
    ₹9,930–15,438

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Prayagraj Jntrain train 12669
    32h 5m
    ₹800–6,500

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Hyderabadbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Hyderabad to Allahabadbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    35h 38m
    ₹1,475–7,959

  4. Drive  1,666.7 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Prayagrajcar car 1,666.7 km
    25h 25m
    ₹18,556–26,803

  5. Fly to Allahabad

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Allahabad (IXD)plane plane MAA - IXD
    8h 2m
    ₹9,565–23,073

  6. Fly to Rewa Chorhata Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Rewa Chorhata Airport (REW)plane plane MAA - REW
    2. Take the bus from Rewa to Allahabadbus bus
    10h 25m
    ₹11,390–26,838

Chennai to Prayagraj by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration32h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₹800Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,546.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Prayagraj, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Prayagraj Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹800–6,500 and the journey takes 32h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai to Allahabad via Hyderabad in around 35h 38m.

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