There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Varanasi City 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₹8,113–17,472Train
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Varanasi Jntrain 16367 / ...
35h 33m₹895–6,798Bus
- 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
39h 28mDrive 1,726.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Varanasi Citycar 1,726.8 km
26h 38m₹19,467–28,118Train 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 31m₹10,827–29,009Train via Chennai Central
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Varanasi Jntrain 12669
36h 38m₹997–7,557
Chennai to Varanasi City by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Varanasi City is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹7,000 and takes 35h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Varanasi City is to fly which takes 4h and costs ₹8,000 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Varanasi City. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chawkaghat via Hyderabad, Telangana, Lehartara and Varanasi Cantt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Varanasi City. However, there are services departing from Perambur and arriving at Varanasi City via Varanasi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 33m.
The distance between Chennai and Varanasi City is 1456 km. The road distance is 1726.8 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Varanasi City without a car is to train which takes 35h 33m and costs ₹850 - ₹7,000.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Chennai to Varanasi City, including transfers.
Chennai to Varanasi City bus services, operated by Vikram Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Varanasi City train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perambur station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Varanasi City is to fly which takes 4h and costs ₹8,000 - ₹18,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹850 - ₹7,000 and takes 35h 33m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 39h 28m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Varanasi City, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Perambur to Varanasi Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹750–6,000 and the journey takes 34h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Varanasi Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–30,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Varanasi Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–30,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Varanasi Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–30,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Varanasi Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–27,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Perambur to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹750–6,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹750–950
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,000–2,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,800–3,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹4,700–6,000
Train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Chennai Central to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹850–7,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Varanasi City bus services, operated by Vikram Travels, arrive at Hyderabad, Telangana station.
Chennai to Varanasi City train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Varanasi City is 1727 km. It takes approximately 26h 38m to drive from Chennai to Varanasi City.
There are 1684+ hotels available in Varanasi City.