There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Varanasi by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chennai International Airport
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane MAA - VNS
5h 25m₹8,551–15,088Train
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 1,727 km
- Drive from Chennai to Varanasicar 1,727 km
26h 39m₹19,710–28,470Train 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
9h 44m₹9,848–25,459
Chennai to Varanasi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 fly which takes 5h 25m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹16,000.
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 1453 km. The road distance is 1727 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 25m 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 fly which takes 5h 25m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹16,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹850 - ₹7,000 and takes 35h 30m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 38h 16m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Varanasi, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) 4 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
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–17,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–17,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–17,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–17,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Varanasi Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–24,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Varanasi Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–24,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Varanasi Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–24,000
- 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
- Phone
- +91 91309 66666
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vikram Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Hyderabad, Telangana
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Vikram Travels
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Booking & Getting There
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 39m to drive from Chennai to Varanasi.
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