There are 5 ways to get from Manali to Varanasi by plane, 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
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₹866–7,051Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Varanasi Jntrain 12669
37h 22m₹1,093–7,308Bus
- Take the bus from Madhavaram bypass to Nampallybus
- Take the bus from Secunderabad to Varanasibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
38h 33m₹2,508–4,827Drive 1,722.2 km
- Drive from Manali to Varanasicar 1,722.2 km
26h 34m₹16,688–24,105
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 Avurikollaimedu and arriving at Varanasi via Madhavaram bypass, Nampally and Secunderabad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 33m.
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 train which takes 37h 22m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹7,500.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Manali to Varanasi, including transfers.
Manali to Varanasi bus services, operated by Bharathi Travels, depart from Madhavaram bypass 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 train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹7,500 and takes 37h 22m, you could also bus, which costs ₹2,500 - ₹4,900 and takes 38h 33m.
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, 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 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 55m
- 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
- 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 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 78389 86986
- bharathitravelsbt@gmail.com
- Website
- Bharathi Travels
Bus from Madhavaram bypass to Nampally
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–3,200
- Website
- Bharathi Travels
- Ac Sleeper
- ₹1,700–3,200
- Phone
- +91 93181 81834
- Website
- Travel Point World LLP
Bus from Secunderabad to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Travel Point World LLP
- Phone
- +91 91193 34336
- rohitdhaka856@gmail.com
- Website
- Shree Balaji Tour and Travel
Bus from Secunderabad to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Shree Balaji Tour and Travel
- Website
- Jai Maa Kali Bus
Bus from Secunderabad to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Jai Maa Kali Bus
- Phone
- +91 9530045999
- Website
- Gajraj Bus Service
Bus from Secunderabad to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–1,600
- Schedules at
- Gajraj Bus Service
- AC Sleeper
- ₹1,400–1,600
- Website
- Simran Travels
Bus from Secunderabad to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Simran Travels
- Website
- Prayag Logistics Nagpur
Bus from Secunderabad to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Prayag Logistics Nagpur
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Booking & Getting There
Manali to Varanasi bus services, operated by Bharathi Travels, arrive at Nampally 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 1542+ hotels available in Varanasi.

















