Chennai to Varanasi train
Fastest direct train, from the official 2026 railway timetable.
Trains from Varanasi itself do not connect well. The quickest way is from Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay (DDU), about 20 km away in a straight line.
12390 Chennai Central Gaya Express
MGR Chennai Central 09:15 → Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay 19:30 (+1 day)
34 h 15 min · Runs Tue
34 h 15 min · Runs Tue
Other trains
- 12669 Dr MGR Chennai Chhapra Ganga Kaveri Express · 35 h 30 min
- 22535 Rameswaram Banaras Express · 35 h 55 min
Fare per person (estimate)
| Class | Fare |
|---|---|
| Sleeper | ₹745–815 |
| AC 3-tier | ₹1,895–2,060 |
| AC 2-tier | ₹2,695–2,940 |
From the official fare tables. Meals, Tatkal and dynamic pricing are not included.