There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Banāras Hindu University by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane MAA - VNS
4h 13m₹8,630–14,788Train via Banaras
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Banarastrain 22535
36h 6m₹1,083–6,902Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Varanasi Jntrain 12669
35h 42m₹1,117–6,977Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Hyderabadbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Hyderabad to Varanasibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
42h 13mDrive 1,730 km
- Drive from Chennai to Banāras Hindu Universitycar 1,730 km
26h 31m₹19,369–27,978Train via Perambur
- Take the train from Perambur to Varanasi Jntrain 22669
37h 22m₹1,113–6,947
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Banāras Hindu University is to train via Banaras which costs ₹1,000 - ₹7,000 and takes 36h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Banāras Hindu University is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Banāras Hindu University. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Varanasi via Hyderabad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Banāras Hindu University. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Varanasi Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 42m.
The distance between Chennai and Banāras Hindu University is 1458 km. The road distance is 1730 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Banāras Hindu University without a car is to train which takes 35h 42m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹7,000.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Chennai to Banāras Hindu University, including transfers.
Chennai to Banāras Hindu University bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Banāras Hindu University train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Banāras Hindu University is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹15,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹7,000 and takes 35h 42m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 42h 13m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Banāras Hindu University, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Varanasi Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹850–7,000 and the journey takes 35h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹850–7,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹850–1,100
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,200–4,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,000–7,000
Train from Chennai Egmore to Banaras
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹850–7,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹850–1,100
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,100–4,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,000–7,000
Train from Perambur to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹850–7,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹850–1,100
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,100–4,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,000–7,000
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Hyderabad to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Hyderabad to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Banāras Hindu University bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Hyderabad station.
Chennai to Banāras Hindu University train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Banāras Hindu University is 1730 km. It takes approximately 26h 31m to drive from Chennai to Banāras Hindu University.
There are 1528+ hotels available in Banāras Hindu University.