There are 9 ways to get from Keelakarai to Vellore by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train via Virudhachalam
best- Take the train from Ramanathapuram to Vridhachalam Jntrain 22662
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Vellore Canttrain 07436
10h 15m₹743–3,594Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ramanathapuram to Vellore Canttrain 16780
13h 20m₹673–3,094Bus
- Take the bus from Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Vellore, Tamil Nadu
11h 7mDrive 453.6 km
- Drive from Keelakarai to Vellorecar 453.6 km
6h 42m₹5,114–7,387Taxi
- Take the taxi from Keelakarai to Velloretaxi 453.6 km
6h 42m₹11,000–14,000Taxi to Madurai, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Keelakarai to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain
7h 40m₹7,696–13,608Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ramanathapuram - Railway Station to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
- Take the bus from Madurai to Vellorebus Madurai - Vellore
12h 5m₹1,083–2,344Taxi to Tuticorin Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Keelakarai to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)taxi
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain
7h 44m₹10,316–22,432Taxi to Tuticorin Airport, fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train
- Take the taxi from Keelakarai to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)taxi
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane TCR - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus
- Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Katpadi Jntrain
10h 25m₹8,811–22,142
Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Keelakarai to Vellore is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,100 and takes 13h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Keelakarai to Vellore is to drive which takes 6h 42m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Keelakarai to Vellore. However, there are services departing from Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Vellore, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Keelakarai to Vellore. However, there are services departing from Ramanathapuram and arriving at Vellore Cant via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
The distance between Keelakarai and Vellore is 557 km. The road distance is 453.6 km.
The best way to get from Keelakarai to Vellore without a car is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 10h 15m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 10h 15m to get from Keelakarai to Vellore, including transfers.
Keelakarai to Vellore bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu station.
Keelakarai to Vellore train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ramanathapuram station.
The best way to get from Keelakarai to Vellore is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 10h 15m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 7m.
What companies run services between Keelakarai, India and Vellore, India?
You can take a vehicle from Keelakarai to Vellore Cant via Ramanathapuram and Vridhachalam Jn in around 10h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Keelakarai to Vellore, Tamil Nadu via Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 11h 7m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ramanathapuram to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Vellore Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
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 Ramanathapuram to Vellore Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
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 Krishnarajapurm to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Ramanathapuram - Railway Station to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–550
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Madurai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–700
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,800–14,000
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More Questions & Answers
Keelakarai to Vellore bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Keelakarai to Vellore train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Keelakarai to Vellore is 454 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Keelakarai to Vellore.
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