There are 4 ways to get from Varanasi to Chennai by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane VNS - MAA
3h 29m₹8,543–16,647Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Peramburtrain 16368 / ...
34h 40m₹750–6,000Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
39h 30mDrive 1,721.9 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Chennaicar 1,721.9 km
26h 35m₹16,700–24,122
Varanasi to Chennai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Chennai is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹6,000 and takes 34h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Chennai is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹17,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Varanasi and arriving at Chennai. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varanasi Jn and arriving at Perambur. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 34h 40m.
The distance between Varanasi and Chennai is 1452 km. The road distance is 1721.9 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 34h 40m and costs ₹750 - ₹6,000.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Varanasi to Chennai, including transfers.
Varanasi to Chennai bus services, operated by Simran Travels, depart from Varanasi station.
Varanasi to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Chennai is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹17,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹750 - ₹6,000 and takes 34h 40m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 39h 30m.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Chennai, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Air India Limited fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi Jn to Perambur twice a week. Tickets cost ₹750–6,000 and the journey takes 34h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–17,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–17,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Chennai International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–17,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Chennai International Airport via Pune
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–17,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Chennai International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–17,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Chennai International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varanasi Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹750–6,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹750–950
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,000–2,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,800–3,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹4,700–6,000
- Website
- Simran Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Simran Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Varanasi to Chennai bus services, operated by Simran Travels, arrive at Chennai station.
Varanasi to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Chennai is 1722 km. It takes approximately 26h 35m to drive from Varanasi to Chennai.
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