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How to get fromThiruvananthapuram to Varanasiby plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Fly from Trivandrum

    best
    1. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane TRV - VNS
    7h 29m
    ₹12,848–21,139

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Aluvatrain train 12076 / ...
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Varanasi Jntrain train 22669
    2d 6h
    ₹1,290–10,444

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    47h 40m
    ₹2,695–4,513

  4. Drive  2,398.4 km

    1. Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Varanasicar car 2,398.4 km
    35h 45m
    ₹26,910–38,869

  5. Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane COK - VNS
    8h 33m
    ₹15,012–21,574

  6. Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Maniyachchi Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane TCR - VNS
    13h 25m
    ₹12,570–28,048

  7. Bus via Kottayam

    1. Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ettumanoorbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ettumanoor MC Rd to Bengalurubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Allahabadbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Allahabad to Varanasibus bus
    2d 6h
    ₹2,825–7,481

Thiruvananthapuram to Varanasi by bus

Calendar72Weekly Buses
Duration47h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₹2,695Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,017 km
  • Duration: 7h 29m

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

IndiGo Airlines and Air India Limited fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Varanasi via Bengaluru in around 47h 40m.

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