There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Vellore Fort by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Vellore, Tamil Nadu
2h 59mBus via Chennai Madhavaram
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus
3h 26m₹160–350Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain 22651 / ...
3h 14m₹254–2,030Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Chennai to Vellore138.1 km
2h 47m₹531Drive 138.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Vellore Fortcar 138.8 km
2h 1m₹1,562–2,255Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Vellore Forttaxi 138.8 km
2h 1m₹3,500–4,200
Questions & Answers
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 ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Vellore, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Vellore Fort. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Vellore Town via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Chennai and Vellore Fort is 138 km. The road distance is 138.8 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Vellore Fort without a car is to bus which takes 2h 59m and costs .
The bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadu takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Chennai to Vellore Fort bus services, operated by NueGo, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Vellore Fort train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Vellore Fort is to bus which takes 2h 59m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹250 - ₹2,100 and takes 3h 14m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Vellore Fort, India?
NueGo operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadu every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 50m. 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
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- apsrtconline.in
Bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–350
- Website
- https://www.apsrtconline.in/oprs-web/
- Seater
- ₹160–330
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Chennai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹531
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Vellore Fort bus services, operated by NueGo, arrive at Vellore, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Vellore Fort train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn 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.
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There are 95+ 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.