Varanasi is considered to be the greatest Holy place and common destination for the metaphysical followers’ n tourists. It is also known as Banaras or Kashi and renowned for the holy river banks named Ganga and is full of history and culture about Hindu religion. Hindus believes that they can find salvation at this place and there are many places in Varanasi that shows the ritualistic aspects. This spiritual Capital of India has many peaceful places like Ganges, Kashi vishwanath temple, Manikarnika Ghat, Ramnagar fort, Dhamek Stupa, gyanvapi mosque, Chaukhandi stupa and many temples and banks of Ganga. This place carries spiritualistic authenticity which can work as self-possession for people. Here you can explore the ways to cover distance between Chennai and Varanasi.
How to Reach? There are many ways to reach Varanasi from Chennai. It is up to your choice if you want an expensive and comfortable way or an inexpensive and less comfortable means of transportation. There are some options available below to reach Varanasi, please choose the way that suits you.
- By train:
Following is the list of all the trains running between Chennai to Varanasi Railway Station.
|
Train Name |
Duration |
Class |
Price(Rs.) |
|
12390, Chennai Egmore SF Express |
34h |
G SL 3A 2A |
385 675 1760 2575 |
|
142591, Rameswaram Varanasi Express |
29h |
G SL 3A 2A |
370 645 1710 2530 |
|
12295, Sanghamitra SF Express |
32h 35m |
G SL 3A 2A |
387 680 1765 2590 |
|
223521, Yesvantpur-Danapur SF Express |
42h 55m |
G SL 3A 2A |
385 675 1760 2575 |
- By road:
It is a common query for travelers looking for a car rental, cab hire or taxi service for figuring out how to go from Chennai to Varanasi by taxi.
|
Vehicle |
Approx. Fare/Km (Rs) |
Approx. Cost (Rs) |
|
Tata Indica A/C |
11 |
15356 |
|
Toyota Qualis |
11 |
15356 |
|
Mahindra Scopio A/C |
12 |
16752 |
|
Hyundai Santro A/C |
12 |
16752 |
|
Toyota Qualis A/C |
13 |
18148 |
|
Mahindra Xylo A/C |
13 |
18148 |
|
Chevrolet Tavera A/C |
13 |
18148 |
|
Mahindra Logan A/C |
14 |
19544 |
|
Tata Indigo A/C |
15 |
20940 |
|
Hyundai Accent A/C |
16 |
22336 |
|
Tempo Traveler |
16 |
22336 |
|
Tempo Traveller A/C |
16 |
22336 |
|
Tata IndigoXL |
17 |
23732 |
|
Ford Ikon A/C |
17 |
23732 |
|
Ford Fiesta A/C |
18 |
25128 |
|
Toyota Innova A/C |
18 |
25128 |
|
Honda City A/C |
21 |
29316 |
|
Mitsubishi Lancer A/C |
21 |
29316 |
|
Honda Civic |
25 |
34900 |
|
Chevrolet Optra |
26 |
36296 |
|
Toyota Corolla |
28 |
39088 |
- By air:
You’ll get into your plane at Chennai International Airport, Meenambakkaam and it will land at Varanasi Airport, Babatpur. Economical to luxurious there are many choices available. It is advisable to book in advance so you won’t have to rush at last moments.
|
Flight |
Airline |
Fare (as of now) |
|
|
AI-440 |
AIRINDIA |
Rs. 12,498 |
|
|
IX-473 |
AIRINDIA EXPRESS |
Rs. 12,219 |
|
|
6E-284_118 |
INDIGO |
Rs. 10262 |
|
|
9W-822 |
JET AIR |
Rs. 12398 |
|
Flight price shown is indicative one-way fares,
Rates keep on CHANGING hence it’s not totally FIXED prices that are displayed here