The distance between Chennai and Varanasi is around 1,457km (905 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Chennai to Varanasi by plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Varanasi → Chennai if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Madras (MAA) to Varanasi (VNS).
IndiGo Airlines
+ 1 othersTake the train to Varanasi Jn.
Indian Railways
There are several options for getting from Chennai to Varanasi by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,035 ($13) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹8,675 ($110).
The distance between Chennai and Varanasi is around 1,457km (905 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,392km (865 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Chennai and Varanasi by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chennai to Varanasi is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ₹8,675 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Chennai and Varanasi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,035 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chennai and Varanasi. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs twice a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Chennai and Varanasi with no changeovers required. The train runs twice a week and takes 1 day 11h.
Indian Railways run train services between Chennai and Varanasi. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 11h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chennai and Varanasi. We recommend that you fly from Madras (MAA) to Varanasi (VNS). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Yes you can fly from Chennai and Varanasi. Flights depart from Madras (MAA) and arrive at Varanasi (VNS). The flight takes around 2h 20m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Chennai and Varanasi with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 20m.
IndiGo Airlines and Air India Limited fly between Chennai and Varanasi. Flights depart from Madras (MAA) and and arrive into Varanasi (VNS). These flights usually take around 2h 20m.
The flight from Chennai to Varanasi typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Madras (MAA) and and arrive into Varanasi (VNS).
The closest major airport to Varanasi is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) (VNS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Varanasi. Allahabad Airport (IXD) (IXD) and Gaya Airport (GAY) (GAY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Chennai and Varanasi. The distance is around 1,782km (1,107 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chennai to Varanasi is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ₹8,675 ($110).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 10m | ₹8,675($110) | every 15 mins | 1,457km (905 miles) |
Train | 1 day 11h | ₹1,035($13) | twice a week | 2,135km (1,327 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 2h | ₹14,485($180) | on demand | 1,782km (1,107 miles) |
IndiGo Airlines
Air India Limited
The following major airports near Varanasi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.