There are 3 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Varanasi by plane, train, 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 to Gaya, train
best- Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Gaya (GAY)plane CNX - GAY
- Take the train from Gaya Jn to Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.train
8h 54m₹20,455–54,267Drive 2,707.5 km
- Drive from Chiang Mai to Varanasicar 2,707.5 km
43h 29m₹34,771–50,224Fly to Varanasi Airport
- Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane CNX - VNS
6h 48m₹23,697–57,224
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Gaya (GAY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Varanasi is to fly and train which costs ₹20,000 - ₹55,000 and takes 8h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Varanasi is to fly which takes 6h 48m and costs ₹23,000 - ₹60,000.
The distance between Chiang Mai and Varanasi is 1823 km. The road distance is 2707.5 km.
It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Chiang Mai to Varanasi, including transfers.
Varanasi is 1h 30m behind Chiang Mai. It is currently 12:08 PM in Chiang Mai and 10:38 AM in Varanasi.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Mai to Varanasi is 2707 km. It takes approximately 43h 29m to drive from Chiang Mai to Varanasi.
There are 1521+ hotels available in Varanasi.
What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Varanasi, India?
Thai Vietjet Air, Air India Express, and Thai Airways International fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) 6 times a week.
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹23,000–60,000
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Gaya via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹20,000–55,000
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Gaya via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹27,000–70,000
- Website
- maiair.com
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Gaya via Yangon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₹28,000–75,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Gaya via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹23,000–65,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Gaya Jn to Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
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