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How to get fromChidambaram to Varanasiby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chidambaram to Varanasi by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane MAA - VNS
    7h 51m
    ₹8,788–15,927

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Banarastrain train 22535
    41h 12m
    ₹950–7,500

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chidambaram to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    42h 45m

  4. Drive  1,940.8 km

    1. Drive from Chidambaram to Varanasicar car 1,940.8 km
    29h 59m
    ₹18,862–27,245

  5. Bus to Pondicherry, fly

    1. Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus bus
    2. Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane PNY - VNS
    9h 20m
    ₹15,131–25,315

  6. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane TRZ - VNS
    10h 14m
    ₹12,165–20,506

  7. Train to Salem, fly

    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Salem Towntrain train
    2. Fly from Salem (SXV) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane SXV - VNS
    13h 9m
    ₹10,191–24,104

Chidambaram to Varanasi by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration41h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket₹950Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,666 km
  • Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Varanasi, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Banaras once a week. Tickets cost ₹950–7,500 and the journey takes 41h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram to Varanasi via Bengaluru in around 42h 45m.

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