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

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There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Varanasi by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane IXM - VNS
    10h 6m
    ₹13,330–22,416

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train 12636 / ...
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Banarastrain train 22535
    47h 35m
    ₹1,164–9,249

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madurai to Dharmapuribus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dharmapuri to Nihams Hospitalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus bus
    43h 34m

  4. Drive  2,164.2 km

    1. Drive from Madurai to Varanasicar car 2,164.2 km
    31h 49m
    ₹24,450–35,316

  5. Bus via Prayagraj

    1. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnatakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Allahabad, Uttar Pradeshbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus bus
    46h 35m

Madurai to Varanasi by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration47h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,843.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 6m

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

IndiGo Airlines, Starlight Airline, and Air India Express fly from Madurai (IXM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madurai to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh via Dharmapuri, Nimhans Hospital, Pallavi Talkies, Corporation, St Joseph's Indian School/ Malya Hospital, and Bangalore, Karnataka in around 43h 34m.

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