There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Vellore by train, bus, rideshare, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Perambur to Vellore Canttrain 22603 / ...
2h 28m₹150–1,200Bus via Kanchipuram
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadubus Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu - Vellore, Tamil Nadu
2h 49mRideshare
- Take the rideshare from Chennai to Vellore138.2 km
2h 26m₹531Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Vellore, Tamil Nadu
2h 50m₹160–1,400Drive 138.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Vellorecar 138.3 km
2h₹1,563–2,258Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Velloretaxi 138.3 km
2h₹3,500–4,200
Chennai to Vellore by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Vellore is to bus which costs ₹160 - ₹1,400 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Vellore is to drive which takes 2h 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 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Perambur and arriving at Vellore Cant. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Chennai and Vellore is 134 km. The road distance is 138.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Vellore without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs ₹150 - ₹1,200.
The train from Perambur to Vellore Cant takes 2h 28m including transfers and departs three times a week.
Chennai to Vellore bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Vellore train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perambur station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Vellore is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs ₹150 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Kanchipuram, which costs and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Vellore, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Perambur to Vellore Cant 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadu via Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu in around 2h 49m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Perambur to Vellore Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- VKV Travels
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Chennai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹531
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Vellore bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Vellore train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vellore Cant station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Vellore is 138 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Chennai to Vellore.
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