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How to get fromChennai to Velloreby train, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Vellore by train, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Perambur to Vellore Canttrain train 22603 / ...
    2h 28m
    ₹150–1,200

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus bus
    3h
    ₹160–1,400

  3. Rideshare

    1. Take the rideshare from Chennai to Vellorerideshare rideshare 138.2 km
    2h 26m
    ₹505

  4. Drive  138.3 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Vellorecar car 138.3 km
    2h
    ₹1,354–1,955

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Velloretaxi taxi 138.3 km
    2h
    ₹3,500–4,200

Chennai to Vellore by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket₹150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 134.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 28m

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, APSRTC operates a bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupati every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹160–350 and the journey takes 3h. 24 other operators also service this route.

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