There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Varanasi by subway, plane, train, bus, or car
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Subway to Chennai International Airport, fly
best- Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane MAA - VNS
5h 59m₹8,050–16,088Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Varanasi Jntrain 12669
35h 30m₹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 16mDrive 1,726.9 km
- Drive from Chennai to Varanasicar 1,726.9 km
26h 38m₹19,254–27,811Train 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
10h 18m₹11,347–28,459
Chennai to Varanasi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Varanasi is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹7,000 and takes 35h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Varanasi is to subway and fly which takes 5h 59m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai 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 16m.
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 and Varanasi is 1452 km. The road distance is 1726.9 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Varanasi without a car is to train which takes 35h 30m and costs ₹850 - ₹7,000.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Chennai to Varanasi, including transfers.
Chennai to Varanasi bus services, operated by Vikram Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Varanasi is to train which takes 35h 30m and costs ₹850 - ₹7,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 38h 16m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Varanasi, India?
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh via Hyderabad, Telangana in around 38h 16m.
- 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
- 044 2437 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
Subway from Cmbt to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹29–40
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
- Schedules at
- Chennai Metro Rail Timetable
- Standard Fare
- ₹29–40
- 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
- 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 Varanasi bus services, operated by Vikram Travels, arrive at Hyderabad, Telangana station.
Chennai to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Varanasi is 1727 km. It takes approximately 26h 38m to drive from Chennai to Varanasi.
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