There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Sarnath by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly from Chennai International Airport
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane MAA - VNS
4h 8m₹8,530–16,688Train via Perambur
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Varanasi Jntrain 22669
38h 31m₹1,003–7,527Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Varanasi Jntrain 12669
36h 51m₹1,007–7,557Bus
- 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 27mDrive 1,731.9 km
- Drive from Chennai to Sarnathcar 1,731.9 km
26h 44m₹19,430–28,065Train to Tirupati Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane TIR - VNS
8h 27m₹11,827–29,059
Chennai to Sarnath by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Sarnath is to train via Perambur which costs ₹1,000 - ₹8,000 and takes 38h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Sarnath is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Sarnath. 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 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Sarnath. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Sarnath via Varanasi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 51m.
The distance between Chennai and Sarnath is 1452 km. The road distance is 1731.9 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Sarnath without a car is to train which takes 36h 51m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹8,000.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Chennai to Sarnath, including transfers.
Chennai to Sarnath bus services, operated by Vikram Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Sarnath train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Sarnath is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹17,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹8,000 and takes 36h 51m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 38h 27m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Sarnath, 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
- ₹7,500–18,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–18,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–18,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Varanasi Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–27,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Varanasi Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–27,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Varanasi Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–27,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Varanasi Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–32,000
- 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 20m
- 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 Perambur to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 10m
- Frequency
- Once 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)
- ₹3,100–4,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Website
- Vikram Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Hyderabad, Telangana
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Vikram Travels
- Phone
- +91 91193 34336
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shree Balaji Tour and Travel
Bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Shree Balaji Tour and Travel
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Sarnath bus services, operated by Vikram Travels, arrive at Hyderabad, Telangana station.
Chennai to Sarnath train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Sarnath is 1732 km. It takes approximately 26h 44m to drive from Chennai to Sarnath.
There are 1629+ hotels available in Sarnath.