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

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There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Prayagraj by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Chennai International Airport 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 48m
    ₹9,930–16,438

  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 Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Hyderabad to Allahabadbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    36h 15m
    ₹2,143–3,468

  4. Drive  1,666.7 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Prayagrajcar car 1,666.7 km
    25h 25m
    ₹18,700–27,011

  5. Fly Chennai International Airport to Allahabad

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Allahabad (IXD)plane plane MAA - IXD
    8h 7m
    ₹9,065–23,073

  6. Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to Varanasi Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane TIR - VNS
    3. Take the taxi from Varanasi-Airport-VNS to Prayagrajtaxi taxi
    9h 28m
    ₹15,227–27,809

  7. Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to Allahabad

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Allahabad (IXD)plane plane TIR - IXD
    9h 36m
    ₹12,362–32,444

  8. Fly Chennai International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO)plane plane MAA - LKO
    2. Take the train from Lucknow to Kanpur Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Kanpur Central to Prayagraj Jntrain train
    9h 21m
    ₹8,860–16,578

Chennai to Prayagraj by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration32h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₹800Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,546.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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 36h 15m.

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