There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Varanasi (Station) 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 4m₹8,113–17,522Train
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Varanasi Jntrain 16367 / ...
35h 56m₹819–6,078Bus
- 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 39mDrive 1,718.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Varanasi (Station)car 1,718.4 km
26h 30m₹19,373–27,982Train 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 35m₹10,827–29,059
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Varanasi (Station) is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹6,500 and takes 35h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Varanasi (Station) is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Varanasi (Station). However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at FlixBus Varanasi - Opposite IOCL-Radha Petrol Pump via Hyderabad, Telangana and FlixBus Varanasi - Tulsi Travels, Lahartara Circle 25 No Pillar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Varanasi (Station). However, there are services departing from Perambur and arriving at Varanasi Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 56m.
The distance between Chennai and Varanasi (Station) is 1459 km. The road distance is 1718.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Varanasi (Station) without a car is to train which takes 35h 56m and costs ₹800 - ₹6,500.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Chennai to Varanasi (Station), including transfers.
Chennai to Varanasi (Station) bus services, operated by Vikram Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Varanasi (Station) train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perambur station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Varanasi (Station) is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹18,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹800 - ₹6,500 and takes 35h 56m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 39h 39m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Varanasi (Station), 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
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Varanasi (Station) bus services, operated by Vikram Travels, arrive at Hyderabad, Telangana station.
Chennai to Varanasi (Station) train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Varanasi (Station) is 1718 km. It takes approximately 26h 30m to drive from Chennai to Varanasi (Station).
There are 1686+ hotels available in Varanasi (Station).






