There are 7 ways to get from Chennai Port 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
3h 4mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Beach to Vellore Canttrain 06033
3h 45m₹150–1,300Train via Katpadi Jn
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain 22651 / ...
3h 13m₹264–2,030Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Chennai to Vellore138.1 km
2h 26m₹534Bus via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Vellore - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
3h 40m₹279–677Drive 140 km
- Drive from Chennai Port to Vellorecar 140 km
2h 1m₹1,579–2,280Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai Port to Velloretaxi 140 km
2h 1m₹3,500–4,200
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai Port to Vellore is to rideshare which costs ₹534 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai Port to Vellore is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai Port to Vellore. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Vellore, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Beach and arriving at Vellore Cant. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Chennai Port and Vellore is 139 km. The road distance is 140 km.
The best way to get from Chennai Port to Vellore without a car is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Chennai Port to Vellore, including transfers.
Chennai Port to Vellore bus services, operated by NueGo, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai Port to Vellore train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai Port to Vellore is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Katpadi Jn, which costs ₹260 - ₹2,100 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Chennai Port, 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Chennai Beach to Vellore Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Vellore - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹270–650
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Chennai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹534
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,200
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 Port to Vellore bus services, operated by NueGo, arrive at Vellore, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai Port to Vellore train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai Port to Vellore is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Chennai Port to Vellore.
There are 95+ hotels available in Vellore.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chennai Port and Vellore. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.