There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Vellore Fort by train, bus, 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 54m₹150–1,200Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Vellorebus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
3h 14m₹370–800Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Chennai to Vellore138.2 km
2h 47m₹507Bus via Chennai Madhavaram
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus
3h 26m₹160–350Drive 138.9 km
- Drive from Chennai to Vellore Fortcar 138.9 km
2h 1m₹1,346–1,945Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Vellore Forttaxi 138.9 km
2h 1m₹3,500–4,200
Chennai to Vellore Fort by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Vellore Fort is to bus via Chennai Madhavaram which costs ₹160 - ₹350 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Vellore Fort is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai and arriving at Vellore. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.
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 Fort is 136 km. The road distance is 138.9 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Vellore Fort without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m 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 Fort bus services, operated by Jai Sai Baba Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Vellore Fort train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perambur station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Vellore Fort is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs ₹150 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹370 - ₹800 and takes 3h 14m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Vellore Fort, 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, Jai Sai Baba Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Vellore hourly, and the journey takes 3h 5m. 19 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
- Website
- Jai Sai Baba Travels
Bus from Chennai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Jai Sai Baba Travels
- Phone
- +91 77951 76161
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Sai Road Lines
Bus from Chennai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Sri Sai Road Lines
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Chennai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Website
- KBS Luxury Bus
Bus from Chennai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- KBS Luxury Bus
- Phone
- +91 707 5511 729
- [email protected]
- Website
- Fresh Bus
Bus from Chennai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Fresh Bus
- Website
- Saaral Travels
Bus from Chennai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Saaral Travels
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Chennai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
- Website
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Chennai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- YBM Travels(BLM)
- Website
- RKK Travels
Bus from Chennai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- RKK Travels
Bus from Chennai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels
- Website
- Evolte Bus
Bus from Chennai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Evolte Bus
- Website
- Vee Jey Tours And Travels
Bus from Chennai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Vee Jey Tours And Travels
- Website
- National City Travels
Bus from Chennai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- National City Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Chennai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹370–800
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Sri Ganapathy Travels
Bus from Chennai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganapathy Travels
- Phone
- 0804151123
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels NTA
Bus from Chennai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels NTA
- Schedules at
- National Travels NTA
- Website
- KMRL kalaimakal Road Lines
Bus from Chennai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- KMRL kalaimakal Road Lines
- Website
- Ya2 Connect
Bus from Chennai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Ya2 Connect
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Chennai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- NeuGo
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- APSRTC
Bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–350
- Website
- APSRTC
- Seater
- ₹160–330
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Chennai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹507
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- 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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Florence to Rome, How to get from Stansted Airport into central London, and Travelling by boat in Italy - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Vellore Fort bus services, operated by Jai Sai Baba Travels, arrive at Vellore station.
Chennai to Vellore Fort train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vellore Cant station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Vellore Fort is 139 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Chennai to Vellore Fort.
Book your Chennai to Vellore Fort bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.
There are 96+ hotels available in Vellore Fort.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chennai and Vellore Fort. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





















