There are 5 ways to get from Kāraikkudi to Varanasi by taxi, plane, bus, 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.
Taxi to Madurai, fly
best- Take the taxi from Kāraikkudi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane IXM - VNS
7h 15m₹12,839–22,233Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Banarastrain 22535
46h 40m₹1,000–8,500Bus
- Take the bus from Karaikudi to Bengalurubus
- Take the bus from Kempegowda BS Majestic to Shamshabad B.S.bus
- Take the bus from Secunderabad to Varanasibus
41h 15m₹2,376–6,767Drive 2,166 km
- Drive from Kāraikkudi to Varanasicar 2,166 km
31h 32m₹24,192–34,943Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane TRZ - VNS
8h 1m₹12,140–20,319
Kāraikkudi to Varanasi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kāraikkudi to Varanasi is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹8,500 and takes 46h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kāraikkudi to Varanasi is to taxi and fly which takes 7h 15m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹23,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kāraikkudi to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Karaikudi and arriving at Varanasi via KR Market, Kempegowda BS Majestic, Shamshabad and Secunderabad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karaikkudi Jn and arriving at Banaras. Services depart once a week, and operate Wednesday. The journey takes approximately 46h 40m.
The distance between Kāraikkudi and Varanasi is 1921 km. The road distance is 2166 km.
The best way to get from Kāraikkudi to Varanasi without a car is to bus which takes 41h 15m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹7,000.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Kāraikkudi to Varanasi, including transfers.
Kāraikkudi to Varanasi bus services, operated by Hans Travels, depart from Karaikudi station.
Kāraikkudi to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.
The best way to get from Kāraikkudi to Varanasi is to bus which takes 41h 15m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹7,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹8,500 and takes 46h 40m.
What companies run services between Kāraikkudi, India and Varanasi, India?
You can take a bus from Karaikudi to Varanasi via Bengaluru, KR Market, Kempegowda Bus Station, Kempegowda BS Majestic, Shamshabad B.S., Shamshabad, Taj Tri Star, and Secunderabad in around 41h 15m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Karaikkudi Jn to Banaras once a week. Tickets cost ₹1,000–8,500 and the journey takes 46h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Varanasi Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–20,000
Flights from Madurai to Varanasi Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–20,000
Flights from Madurai to Varanasi Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–20,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–22,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–23,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–22,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–23,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–23,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Banaras
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–8,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,600–3,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,800–4,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹6,000–8,500
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Karaikudi to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Karaikudi to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Karaikudi to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Secunderabad to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- 9001274136
- [email protected]
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Karaikudi to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Karaikudi to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Secunderabad to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Karaikudi to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Atana Connect
Bus from Karaikudi to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Atana Connect
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Karaikudi to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,500
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
Bus from Secunderabad to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–3,400
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Karaikudi to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Kempegowda BS Majestic to Shamshabad B.S.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹800–1,700
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Phone
- +91 93181 81834
- Website
- Travel Point World LLP
Bus from Secunderabad to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Travel Point World LLP
- Phone
- +91 98424 37444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Al Travels
Bus from Secunderabad to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Al Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–1,600
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Booking & Getting There
Kāraikkudi to Varanasi bus services, operated by Hans Travels, arrive at Bengaluru station.
Kāraikkudi to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Banaras station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kāraikkudi to Varanasi is 2166 km. It takes approximately 31h 32m to drive from Kāraikkudi to Varanasi.
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