How to travel from Varanasi to Chennai, India

The distance between Varanasi and Chennai is around 1,458km (906 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Varanasi to Chennai by plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Varanasi (VNS) to Madras (MAA).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ₹8,675($110)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Chennai Central.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,035($13)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Chennai.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Distance1,795km (1,115 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Varanasi and Chennai

There are several options for getting from Varanasi to Chennai 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 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹8,675 ($110).

The distance between Varanasi and Chennai is around 1,458km (906 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,392km (865 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Varanasi and Chennai by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Varanasi to Chennai is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ₹8,675 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Varanasi and Chennai, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,035 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Varanasi and Chennai. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Varanasi and Chennai with no changeovers required. The train runs twice a week and takes 1 day 10h.

Indian Railways run train services between Varanasi and Chennai. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 10h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Varanasi and Chennai. We recommend that you fly from Varanasi (VNS) to Madras (MAA). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Varanasi and Chennai. Flights depart from Varanasi (VNS) and arrive at Madras (MAA). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Varanasi and Chennai with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 30m.

IndiGo Airlines fly between Varanasi and Chennai. Flights depart from Varanasi (VNS) and and arrive into Madras (MAA). These flights usually take around 2h 30m.

The flight from Varanasi to Chennai typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Varanasi (VNS) and and arrive into Madras (MAA).

The closest major airport to Chennai is Chennai International Airport (MAA) (MAA) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Chennai. Tirupati Airport (TIR) (TIR) and Kadapa Airport (CDP) (CDP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Varanasi and Chennai. The distance is around 1,795km (1,115 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 Varanasi to Chennai is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ₹8,675 ($110).

How do I get from Varanasi to Chennai

Compare travel optionsbetween Varanasi and Chennai

Transport options from Varanasi to Chennai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 20m
₹8,675($110)
every 15 mins1,458km (906 miles)
Train
1 day 10h
₹1,035($13)
twice a week2,135km (1,327 miles)
Drive
1 day 2h
₹14,565($185)
on demand1,795km (1,115 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Chennai

The following major airports near Chennai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

MAA
Chennai International Airport (MAA)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Chennai
TIR
Tirupati Airport (TIR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Chennai
CDP
Kadapa Airport (CDP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
227km (141 miles) from Chennai