There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Vellore by train, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, or taxi
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 Perambur to Vellore Canttrain 22603 / ...
2h 28m₹150–1,200Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Vellorebus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
3h₹160–1,400Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Chennai to Vellore138.2 km
2h 26m₹514Drive 138.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Vellorecar 138.3 km
2h₹1,551–2,240Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Velloretaxi 138.3 km
2h₹3,500–4,200
Chennai to Vellore by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Vellore is to bus which costs ₹160 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h.
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 and arriving at Vellore. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.
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 SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai 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, which costs ₹160 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h.
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, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Vellore every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 3h. Six other operators also service this route.
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- APSRTC
Bus from Chennai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–340
- Website
- APSRTC
- Seater
- ₹160–330
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from Chennai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹280–700
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
Bus from Chennai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–1,200
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹320–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Chennai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹514
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Vellore bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Vellore 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.
Book your Chennai to Vellore bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 101+ 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.