There are 5 ways to get from Manali to Varanasi by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane MAA - VNS
4h 56m₹8,758–16,978Train via Retteri Junction
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Varanasi Jntrain 22669
40h 36m₹866–7,051Bus
- Take the bus from M.F.L. to Central Stationbus 28A
- Take the bus from Chennai to Hyderabadbus
- Take the bus from Hyderabad to Varanasibus
37h 7m₹2,735–5,862Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Varanasi Jntrain 12669
37h 22m₹1,093–7,308Drive 1,722.2 km
- Drive from Manali to Varanasicar 1,722.2 km
26h 34m₹16,848–24,336
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manali to Varanasi is to train via Retteri Junction which costs ₹850 - ₹7,500 and takes 40h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Manali to Varanasi is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Manali to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from M.F.L. and arriving at Varanasi via Chennai and Hyderabad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Manali to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Wimco Nagar Metro and arriving at Varanasi Jn via Chennai Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 22m.
The distance between Manali and Varanasi is 1479 km. The road distance is 1722.2 km.
The best way to get from Manali to Varanasi without a car is to bus which takes 37h 7m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹6,000.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Manali to Varanasi, including transfers.
Manali to Varanasi bus services, operated by MTC, depart from M.F.L. station.
Manali to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Manali to Varanasi is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹17,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹2,700 - ₹6,000 and takes 37h 7m, you could also train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹7,500 and takes 37h 22m.
What companies run services between Manali, Tamil Nādu, India and Varanasi, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manali to Varanasi via M.F.L., Central Station, Chennai, and Hyderabad in around 37h 7m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–17,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–17,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Pune
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–17,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–17,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Vijayawada
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- 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 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
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from M.F.L. to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹14–100
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹14–21
- Express Service
- ₹22–30
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–100
- Phone
- +91 92462 62999
- [email protected]
- Website
- V Kaveri Travels
Bus from Chennai to Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- V Kaveri Travels
- Website
- Ramana Tours And Travels
Bus from Chennai to Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Ramana Tours And Travels
- Website
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Chennai to Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- YBM Travels(BLM)
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Chennai to Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
- Website
- Kaveri Travels
Bus from Chennai to Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Kaveri Travels
- Website
- AVK Travels
Bus from Chennai to Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- AVK Travels
- Phone
- +91 78389 86986
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bharathi Travels
Bus from Chennai to Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–1,900
- Schedules at
- Bharathi Travels
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Chennai to Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91 99405 65430
- [email protected]
- Website
- MRM Travels
Bus from Chennai to Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- MRM Travels
- Phone
- 91 92464 60933
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Krishna Travels
Bus from Chennai to Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Sri Krishna Travels
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
Bus from Hyderabad to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–3,600
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
- Website
- Simran Travels
Bus from Hyderabad to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 28h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Simran Travels
- Phone
- +91 72368 67272
- [email protected]
- Website
- Abha Bus
Bus from Hyderabad to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Abha Bus
- Phone
- +91 80463 33639
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bhaiya Travels
Bus from Hyderabad to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Bhaiya Travels
- Website
- Vindhyachal Bus
Bus from Hyderabad to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Vindhyachal Bus
- Website
- Kalyani Travels
Bus from Hyderabad to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Kalyani Travels
- Website
- Deepak Bus Service
Bus from Hyderabad to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Deepak Bus Service
- Phone
- +91 93181 81834
- Website
- Travel Point World LLP
Bus from Hyderabad to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Travel Point World LLP
- Website
- Taruni Trans & Logistics
Bus from Hyderabad to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 6h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Taruni Trans & Logistics
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Booking & Getting There
Manali to Varanasi bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Central Station.
Manali to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manali to Varanasi is 1722 km. It takes approximately 26h 34m to drive from Manali to Varanasi.
There are 1503+ hotels available in Varanasi.