Varanasi to Velankanni
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu.
Approx Distance: 2159 km
Approx Duration: 48 hrs
Route overview
Varanasi to Velankanni is about 2159 km by road, roughly 48 hours of travel time.
By car: Varanasi to Velankanni
About 43h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Varanasi. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 132 km (about 2h 38m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 432. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 582. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 732. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 132 km (about 2h 38m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 864. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1014. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1164. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 132 km (about 2h 38m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1295. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1445. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1595. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 132 km (about 2h 38m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1727. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1877. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2027. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 132 km (about 2h 38m of driving) — Arrive in Velankanni
By bus: Varanasi to Velankanni
3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Varanasi. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Varanasi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Varanasi → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~720 km Takes about 16h. Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,070.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 720). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Velankanni. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~720 km Takes about 16h. Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,070.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1439). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Velankanni. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Velankanni. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~720 km Takes about 16h. Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,070.
- Arrive in Velankanni
By train: Varanasi to Velankanni
The nearest railway stations are Varanasi Jn for Varanasi and Velankanni for Velankanni. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 48h 15m in total: GAYA - CHENNAI EGMORE SF Exp (12389) 09:00 AM Mughal Sarai Jn to 08:45 PM Chennai Egmore, then Kamban Express (16175) 11:15 PM Chennai Egmore to 09:15 AM Nagore — change at Chennai Egmore (about 2h 30m wait)
- With one change, 63h 58m in total: PATNA - ERNAKULAM Express (16360) 07:47 PM Kuchman to 04:40 PM Erode Jn, then Tea Garden Express (16866) 04:40 AM Erode Jn to 11:45 AM Nagore — change at Erode Jn (about 12h wait)
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2159 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,850 · Sedan ₹28,170 · SUV ₹36,850 · Innova / MUV ₹41,220 · Tempo Traveller ₹47,800
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,370 · AC Seater ₹3,890 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,450 · AC Sleeper ₹4,970 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,100
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,330 · Economy ₹2,190 · Third AC ₹3,050 · Second AC ₹4,350 · First AC ₹6,080
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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