There are 8 ways to get from Varanasi to Chidambaram by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly Varanasi Airport to Chennai International Airport, train
best- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane VNS - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
9h 9m₹8,301–18,400Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16368
41h 5m₹900–7,000Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
46h 33mDrive 1,934.1 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Chidambaramcar 1,934.1 km
29h 52m₹21,628–31,241Fly Varanasi Airport to Pondicherry, train
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane VNS - PNY
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Chidambaramtrain
11h 5m₹14,431–25,570Fly Varanasi Airport to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane VNS - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain
12h 22m₹9,181–21,950Train to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Kashi to Danapurtrain
- Fly from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane PAT - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
12h₹9,735–22,090Fly Varanasi Airport to Salem, train
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Salem (SXV)plane VNS - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Town to Villupuram Jntrain
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Chidambaramtrain
13h 29m₹10,321–26,550
Varanasi to Chidambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹7,000 and takes 41h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Chidambaram is to fly and train which takes 9h 9m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹19,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 33m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varanasi Jn and arriving at Chidambaram. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 41h 5m.
The distance between Varanasi and Chidambaram is 1666 km. The road distance is 1934.1 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 41h 5m and costs ₹900 - ₹7,000.
It takes approximately 9h 9m to get from Varanasi to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Varanasi to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Fast Track Tours & Travels, depart from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
Varanasi to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Chidambaram is to train which takes 41h 5m and costs ₹900 - ₹7,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 46h 33m.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Chidambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi Jn to Chidambaram once a week. Tickets cost ₹900–7,000 and the journey takes 41h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu in around 46h 33m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–18,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–32,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–21,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–21,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Trichy International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–23,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–21,000
Flights from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–25,000
Flights from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport to Chennai International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–25,000
Flights from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–25,000
Flights from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport to Chennai International Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–25,000
Flights from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport to Chennai International Airport via Pune
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–25,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Salem via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–24,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–16,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–24,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Salem via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–28,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Varanasi Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹900–7,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹900–1,100
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,200–4,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,500–7,000
Train from Pondicherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Kashi to Danapur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Salem Town to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Villupuram Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 83281 41344
- [email protected]
- Website
- Fast Track Tours & Travels
Bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 41h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Fast Track Tours & Travels
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More Questions & Answers
Varanasi to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Fast Track Tours & Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Varanasi to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Chidambaram is 1934 km. It takes approximately 29h 52m to drive from Varanasi to Chidambaram.
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