There are 8 ways to get from Tamil Nādu to Varanasi by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly Salem to Varanasi Airport
best- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane SXV - VNS
7h 17m₹7,892–19,366Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Varanasi Jntrain 12669
35h 30m₹850–7,000Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Hyderabad, Telanganabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Hyderabad, Telangana
- Take the bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Hyderabad, Telangana - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
38h 16mDrive 1,726.9 km
- Drive from Chennai to Varanasicar 1,726.9 km
26h 38m₹19,498–28,163Fly Chennai International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane MAA - VNS
5h 59m₹8,056–16,095Fly Trichy International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane TRZ - VNS
7h 30m₹9,033–20,657Fly Coimbatore International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane CJB - VNS
8h₹10,066–18,171Fly Chennai International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane MAA - PAT
- Take the train from Danapur to Varanasi Jntrain
8h 57m₹7,966–22,845
Tamil Nādu to Varanasi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tamil Nādu to Varanasi is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹7,000 and takes 35h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Tamil Nādu to Varanasi is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tamil Nādu to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh via Hyderabad, Telangana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 16m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Varanasi Jn. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 35h 30m.
The distance between Tamil Nādu and Varanasi is 1636 km. The road distance is 1726.9 km.
The best way to get from Tamil Nādu to Varanasi without a car is to train which takes 35h 30m and costs ₹850 - ₹7,000.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Tamil Nādu to Varanasi, including transfers.
Tamil Nādu to Varanasi bus services, operated by Vikram Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Tamil Nādu to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Tamil Nādu to Varanasi is to fly which takes 7h 17m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹20,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹850 - ₹7,000 and takes 35h 30m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 38h 16m.
What companies run services between Tamil Nādu, India and Varanasi, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Starlight Airline, and Helitrans fly from Salem (SXV) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) twice daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Varanasi Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹850–7,000 and the journey takes 35h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Varanasi Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–20,000
Flights from Salem to Varanasi Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–20,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–17,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–17,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–17,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–19,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–19,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–15,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–15,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–15,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–15,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–18,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–18,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–18,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport via Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–18,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–22,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–21,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Salem to Varanasi Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–23,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹850–7,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Danapur to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
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More Questions & Answers
Tamil Nādu to Varanasi bus services, operated by Vikram Travels, arrive at Hyderabad, Telangana station.
Tamil Nādu to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tamil Nādu to Varanasi is 1727 km. It takes approximately 26h 38m to drive from Tamil Nādu to Varanasi.
There are 1687+ hotels available in Varanasi.