Facts about the transport from Chennai Central to Varanasi
| Cheapest Transport | $13 |
| Fastest Transport | 6h 20m |
| Earliest Departure | 2:30 AM |
| Latest Departure | 5:40 PM |
| Departures per day | 13 |
| Distance | 1775 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Indian Railways, IndiGo |
Chennai Central to Varanasi
Best Options
$13
$413
Other Options
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Transportation from Chennai Central to Varanasi
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Trains$ 12.29
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Flights$ 167.22
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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
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How to get from Chennai Central to Varanasi
Travelling between Chennai Central 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 412.63 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 12.65.
How long does it take to get from Chennai Central to Varanasi?
It can take you anywhere between 7 and 36 hours to travel between Chennai Central and Varanasi depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Chennai Central and Varanasi. Flight will bring you to your destination in 6h 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 Central to Varanasi?
Travelling between Chennai Central and Varanasi can be as cheap as USD 12.65 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 412.63 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 Central and Varanasi ?
- 9 by flight from Chennai to Varanasi starting from 02:30 Chennai Airport until 11:50 Chennai Airport
- 4 from Chennai to Varanasi starting from 17:40 Chennai Central until 17:40 Chennai Central
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Chennai Central to Varanasi.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
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 Central to Varanasi?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 50% chosen flight
- 50% took a train