There are 6 ways to get from Chennai Central Station to Vellore by bus, train, rideshare, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Vellore, Tamil Nadu
2h 59mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain 22651 / ...
3h 19m₹264–2,030Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Chennai to Vellore138.1 km
2h 40m₹539Bus via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Vellore - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
3h 19m₹278–676Drive 136.9 km
- Drive from Chennai Central Station to Vellorecar 136.9 km
1h 58m₹1,545–2,232Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai Central Station to Velloretaxi 136.9 km
1h 58m₹3,400–4,100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Vellore is to rideshare which costs ₹539 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Vellore is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Vellore, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai Central Station to Vellore. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Vellore Cant via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Chennai Central Station and Vellore is 138 km. The road distance is 136.9 km.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Vellore without a car is to bus which takes 2h 59m and costs .
The bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadu takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Chennai Central Station to Vellore bus services, operated by NueGo, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai Central Station to Vellore train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Vellore is to bus which takes 2h 59m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹260 - ₹2,100 and takes 3h 19m.
What companies run services between Chennai Central Station, India and Vellore, India?
NueGo operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadu every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 58m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- NeuGo
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Vellore - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹270–650
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Chennai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹539
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai Central Station to Vellore bus services, operated by NueGo, arrive at Vellore, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai Central Station to Vellore train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai Central Station to Vellore is 137 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Chennai Central Station to Vellore.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chennai Central Station and Vellore. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.