There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Vellore by bus, train, rideshare, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Bus via Kanchipuram
best- 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 49mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Vellore Canttrain 06033
3h 25m₹150–1,200Train 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₹532Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Vellore, Tamil Nadu
2h 50m₹160–1,400Drive 138.2 km
- Drive from Chennai to Vellorecar 138.2 km
2h₹1,555–2,246Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Velloretaxi 138.2 km
2h₹3,500–4,200
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 once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Chennai and Vellore is 145 km. The road distance is 138.2 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Vellore without a car is to bus via Kanchipuram which takes 2h 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Chennai to Vellore, including transfers.
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 Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Vellore is to bus via Kanchipuram which takes 2h 49m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Katpadi Jn, which costs ₹260 - ₹2,100 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Vellore, India?
You can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadu via Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu in around 2h 49m. 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 Perambur to Vellore Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- omio.com
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
- omio.com
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- apsrtconline.in
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–340
- Website
- https://www.apsrtconline.in/oprs-web/
- Seater
- ₹160–330
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mssbus.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–1,200
- Website
- https://mssbus.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹320–1,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–700
- 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
- ₹532
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- 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 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 Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Vellore is 138 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Chennai to Vellore.
Book your Chennai to Vellore bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 95+ hotels available in Vellore.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chennai and Vellore. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.