Facts about the transport from Chennai to Varanasi
| Cheapest Transport | $12 |
| Fastest Transport | 2h 20m |
| Earliest Departure | 12:15 PM |
| Latest Departure | 6:20 PM |
| Departures per day | 2 |
| Distance | 1775 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Indian Railways, IndiGo |
Chennai to Varanasi
Best Options
$83
$89
Other Options
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Transportation from Chennai to Varanasi
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Trains$ 11.71
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Flights$ 82.23
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Buses are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
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How to get from Chennai to Varanasi
Travelling between Chennai and Varanasi is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 88.33 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 82.22.
How long does it take to get from Chennai to Varanasi?
It can take you anywhere between 3 and 36 hours to travel between Chennai and Varanasi depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Chennai and Varanasi. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 20m. Train does a much slower job and take about 1d 11h 30m to reach Varanasi.
How much does it cost to get from Chennai to Varanasi?
Travelling between Chennai and Varanasi can be as cheap as USD 82.22 if you opt for a IndiGo flight and as expensive as USD 88.33 if you buy a IndiGo flight ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Chennai and Varanasi ?
- 2 from Chennai to Varanasi starting from 12:15 Chennai Airport until 18:20 Chennai Airport
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Chennai to Varanasi.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Flights
Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Chennai to Varanasi, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 82.23.Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Airlines flying between Chennai and Varanasi
IndiGo
Train
Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
What is the most popular transport to get from Chennai to Varanasi?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 70% took a train
- 30% decided to fly