There are 9 ways to get from Keelakarai to Vellore by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Virudhachalam
best- Take the train from Ramanathapuram to Vridhachalam Jntrain 22662
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Vellore Canttrain 22606 / ...
10h 17m₹743–3,594Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ramanathapuram to Vellore Canttrain 16780
12h 58m₹673–3,094Bus
- Take the bus from Ramanathapuram Bus Stand to Maduraibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Madurai to Vellorebus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
11h 13mDrive 453.7 km
- Drive from Keelakarai to Vellorecar 453.7 km
6h 43m₹4,410–6,370Taxi
- Take the taxi from Keelakarai to Velloretaxi 453.7 km
6h 43m₹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 25m₹7,116–12,253Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Keelakarai to Chennaibus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai to Vellorebus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
14h 46mTaxi 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₹10,736–19,577Taxi 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 29m₹10,311–33,142
Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Keelakarai to Vellore is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,100 and takes 12h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Keelakarai to Vellore is to drive which takes 6h 43m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Keelakarai to Vellore. However, there are services departing from Ramanathapuram Bus Stand and arriving at Vellore via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.
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 17m.
The distance between Keelakarai and Vellore is 557 km. The road distance is 453.7 km.
The best way to get from Keelakarai to Vellore without a car is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 10h 17m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 10h 17m to get from Keelakarai to Vellore, including transfers.
Keelakarai to Vellore bus services, operated by AB Ramani Transports, depart from Ramanathapuram Bus Stand 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 17m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 13m.
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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Keelakarai to Vellore via Ramanathapuram Bus Stand and Madurai in around 11h 13m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–13,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–23,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–23,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ramanathapuram to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 58m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 12h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- 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 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 96888 88347
- [email protected]
- Website
- AB Ramani Transports
Bus from Ramanathapuram Bus Stand to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- AB Ramani Transports
- Phone
- +91 9843572972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jai Vishnu Travels
Bus from Ramanathapuram Bus Stand to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Jai Vishnu Travels
- Website
- Excellent Holidays
Bus from Ramanathapuram Bus Stand to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Excellent Holidays
- Website
- Shama Transport
Bus from Ramanathapuram Bus Stand to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Shama Transport
- Website
- SPS Travels India
Bus from Ramanathapuram Bus Stand to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- SPS Travels India
- Phone
- +91 89250 36450
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arthi Travels
Bus from Ramanathapuram Bus Stand to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Arthi Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Ramanathapuram Bus Stand to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Website
- Suriya Busline
Bus from Ramanathapuram Bus Stand to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Suriya Busline
- Website
- Aakash Travels
Bus from Madurai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Aakash Travels
- Website
- Sri Vaari Travels
Bus from Madurai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Vaari Travels
- Phone
- +91 99625 31717
- [email protected]
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Madurai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
- Website
- PNS Travels
Bus from Madurai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- PNS Travels
- Phone
- +91 9787722169
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Renugambal Travels
Bus from Madurai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Sri Renugambal Travels
- Website
- Sri Renugambal Travels
- Website
- Yogasri Travels
Bus from Madurai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Yogasri Travels
Bus from Keelakarai to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels
Bus from Chennai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels
- Website
- THIRU Travels
Bus from Keelakarai to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- THIRU Travels
- Website
- Ar Rahuman Travels
Bus from Keelakarai to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Ar Rahuman Travels
- Phone
- +91 89399 49730
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
Bus from Keelakarai to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
- Website
- CTC Travels
Bus from Keelakarai to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- CTC Travels
- 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
- 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
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- BMTC
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Keelakarai to Vellore bus services, operated by AB Ramani Transports, arrive at Madurai 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 43m to drive from Keelakarai to Vellore.
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