There are 5 ways to get from Kanchipuram to Varanasi by train, plane, bus, or car
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Line 16111 train, fly
best- Take the train from Kanchipuram East to Chengalpattutrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane MAA - VNS
6h 37m₹8,760–16,918Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Banarastrain 22535
39h 14m₹1,019–7,918Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Varanasi Jntrain 12669
38h 28mBus
- Take the bus from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Hyderabad, Telanganabus
- Take the bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus
40h 41mDrive 1,765.9 km
- Drive from Kanchipuram to Varanasicar 1,765.9 km
27h 12m₹20,149–29,104
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kanchipuram to Varanasi is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹8,000 and takes 39h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kanchipuram to Varanasi is to line 16111 train and fly which takes 6h 37m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kanchipuram to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh via Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Hyderabad, Telangana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Kanchipuram to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Kanchipuram East and arriving at Banaras via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 14m.
The distance between Kanchipuram and Varanasi is 1513 km. The road distance is 1765.9 km.
The best way to get from Kanchipuram to Varanasi without a car is to bus and train which takes 38h 28m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Kanchipuram to Varanasi, including transfers.
Kanchipuram to Varanasi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu station.
Kanchipuram to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Kanchipuram to Varanasi is to bus which takes 40h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹8,000 and takes 39h 14m.
What companies run services between Kanchipuram, India and Varanasi, India?
You can take a bus from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh via Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Hyderabad, Telangana in around 40h 41m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Banaras once a week. Tickets cost ₹900–7,000 and the journey takes 37h 25m.
- 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
- 4h 15m
- 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
- 4h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kanchipuram East to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
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 Chengalpattu to Banaras
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹900–7,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹900–1,100
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,200–4,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,500–7,000
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Kanchipuram to Varanasi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kanchipuram to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Banaras station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanchipuram to Varanasi is 1766 km. It takes approximately 27h 12m to drive from Kanchipuram to Varanasi.
There are 1565+ hotels available in Varanasi.