Varanasi to Chennai

Varanasi to Chennai

Varanasi
Chennai
Mon, May 13
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Varanasi to Chennai Schedule

Varanasi to Chennai Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 01:20 - 12:15₹ 1,078
IndiGo Economy 06:35 - 15:10₹ 7,291
IndiGo Economy 08:20 - 19:10₹ 8,601
IndiGo Economy 11:45 - 21:20₹ 7,291
Air India Economy 13:25 - 20:20₹ 7,944
IndiGo Economy 15:45 - 21:30₹ 9,621
IndiGo Economy 16:00 - 00:20₹ 8,682
The Abha Travels AC Seater 19:00 - 06:00₹ 3,234
IndiGo Economy 20:10 - 04:35₹ 14,302
Indian Railways 1A - AC First Class Sleeper 23:55 - 10:45₹ 5,710

Transportation from Varanasi to Chennai

Facts about the transport from Varanasi to Chennai

Cheapest Transport$27
Fastest Transport2h 15m
Earliest Departure8:30 AM
Latest Departure9:20 PM
Departures per day4
Distance2300 kilometers
Transport CompaniesIndian Railways, IndiGo, SpiceJet, The Abha Travels

How to get from Varanasi to Chennai

Travelling between Varanasi and Chennai is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 125.27 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 26.66.

How long does it take to get from Varanasi to Chennai?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 46 hours to travel between Varanasi and Chennai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Varanasi and Chennai. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 15m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 22h to reach Chennai.

How much does it cost to get from Varanasi to Chennai?

Travelling between Varanasi and Chennai can be as cheap as USD 26.66 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 125.27 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 Varanasi and Chennai ?

  • 2 from Varanasi to Chennai starting from 13:00 Varanasi International Airport until 21:20 Varanasi International Airport
  • 2 from Varanasi to Chennai starting from 08:30 Mughal Sarai Junction until 08:30 Mughal Sarai Junction

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Varanasi to Chennai.

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 Varanasi to Chennai, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 119.37.

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 Varanasi and Chennai

IndiGo, SpiceJet

Bus

Travelling from Varanasi to Chennai overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Varanasi and Chennai

The Abha Travels

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 Varanasi to Chennai?

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

  • 83% took a train
  • 17% opted for a bus