There are 5 ways to get from Varanasi to Kālpākkam by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane VNS - MAA
- Take the taxi from Paranur to Kālpākkamtaxi
4h 27m₹9,624–16,857Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Chengalpattutrain 16368
38h 19m₹1,794–7,512Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Thiruvanmiyur to Mahabalipurambus
44h 40mDrive 1,784.3 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Kālpākkamcar 1,784.3 km
27h 37m₹19,978–28,856Train, bus
- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Chennai Centraltrain 12670
- Take the bus from Vadalapani to Mahabalipurambus
39h 53m₹1,977–9,567
Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Kālpākkam is to train which costs ₹1,700 - ₹7,500 and takes 38h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Kālpākkam is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi to Kālpākkam. However, there are services departing from Varanasi and arriving at Mahabalipuram via Kannagi Statue and Thiruvanmiyur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Varanasi to Kālpākkam. However, there are services departing from Varanasi Jn and arriving at Chengalpattu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 19m.
The distance between Varanasi and Kālpākkam is 1511 km. The road distance is 1784.3 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Kālpākkam without a car is to train which takes 38h 19m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹7,500.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Varanasi to Kālpākkam, including transfers.
Varanasi to Kālpākkam bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Varanasi station.
Varanasi to Kālpākkam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Kālpākkam is to train which takes 38h 19m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹7,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 44h 40m.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Kālpākkam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi Jn to Chengalpattu once a week. Tickets cost ₹800–6,500 and the journey takes 37h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varanasi to Kālpākkam via Chennai, Chennai Park Town, Thiruvallikeni, Kannagi Statue, Thiruvanmiyur, and Mahabalipuram in around 44h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Chennai International Airport via Vijayawada
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Chennai International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Chennai International Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varanasi Jn to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹800–6,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹800–1,000
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,100–2,600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,000–3,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,000–6,500
Train from Varanasi Jn to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 50m
- 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
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 41h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Thiruvanmiyur to Mahabalipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Vadalapani to Mahabalipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
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Booking & Getting There
Varanasi to Kālpākkam bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chennai station.
Varanasi to Kālpākkam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Kālpākkam is 1784 km. It takes approximately 27h 37m to drive from Varanasi to Kālpākkam.
There are 228+ hotels available in Kālpākkam.