There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Vellakovil by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Erode Jntrain 22637 / ...
8h 16m₹972–3,659Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Vellakoilbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
9h 5mDrive 424.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Vellakovilcar 424.8 km
6h 25m₹4,120–5,951Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Vellakoviltaxi 424.8 km
6h 25m₹9,000–12,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kodumuditrain
6h 38m₹6,270–12,638Subway, fly to Salem, train, line 16160 train, taxi
- Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Erode Jntrain
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Kodumuditrain
- Take the taxi from Kodumudi to Vellakoviltaxi
5h 55m₹6,730–12,728Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the bus from Hopes college to Kangayambus
6h 42mFly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Vellakoviltaxi
6h 14m₹9,830–15,538Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kodumuditrain
8h 30m₹5,825–10,173
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Vellakovil is to train which costs ₹950 - ₹3,700 and takes 8h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Vellakovil is to subway and fly and train and line 16160 train and taxi which takes 5h 55m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹13,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai and arriving at Vellakoil. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Vellakovil. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Kodumudi via Erode Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
The distance between Chennai and Vellakovil is 464 km. The road distance is 424.8 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Vellakovil without a car is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Chennai to Vellakovil, including transfers.
Chennai to Vellakovil bus services, operated by Vinayaga Selvam Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Vellakovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Vellakovil is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Vellakovil, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Erode Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹250–2,000 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, Vinayaga Selvam Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Vellakoil hourly, and the journey takes 9h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kodumudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Salem Jn to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Erode Jn to Kodumudi
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Madurai Jn to Kodumudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 044 2437 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
Subway from Cmbt to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹29–40
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
- Schedules at
- Chennai Metro Rail Timetable
- Standard Fare
- ₹29–40
- Website
- Vinayaga Selvam Travels
Bus from Chennai to Vellakoil
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Vinayaga Selvam Travels
- Website
- Ghilli Travels
Bus from Chennai to Vellakoil
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Ghilli Travels
- Website
- Vilvam Travels
Bus from Chennai to Vellakoil
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Vilvam Travels
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- essaar.net
Bus from Hopes college to Kangayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- essaar.net
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹600–12,000
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
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Vellakovil bus services, operated by Vinayaga Selvam Travels, arrive at Vellakoil station.
Chennai to Vellakovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Erode Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Vellakovil is 425 km. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Chennai to Vellakovil.
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