There are 10 ways to get from Kothamangalam to Vellore by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, bus, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Aluva to Katpadi Jntrain 12624 / ...
13h 1m₹451–3,363Train via Jalārpet
cheapest- Take the train from Aluva to Jolarpettaitrain 22640 / ...
- Take the train from Jolarpettai to Vellore Canttrain 11005
14h 25m₹449–3,311Bus via Hosūr
- Take the bus from Muvattupuzha to Hosurbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Hosur to FlixBus Vellore - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
13h 4m₹887–2,638Drive 537.3 km
- Drive from Kothamangalam to Vellorecar 537.3 km
7h 36m₹6,130–8,855Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kothamangalam to Velloretaxi 537.3 km
7h 36m₹13,000–16,000Bus to Cochin International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Kothamangalam to Aluvabus
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain
9h 27m₹5,391–11,768Bus
- Take the bus from Muvattupuzha to Dharmapuribus
- Take the bus from Dharmapuri to Vellore Bypassbus
14h 20m₹1,366–4,787Taxi to Madurai, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Kothamangalam 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
9h 10m₹9,710–15,818Fly Cochin International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane COK - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus
- Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Katpadi Jntrain
12h 2m₹4,366–12,333Fly Cochin International Airport to Salem, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Salem (SXV)plane COK - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jntrain
9h 36m₹7,251–17,863
Kothamangalam to Vellore by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kothamangalam to Vellore is to train which costs ₹450 - ₹3,400 and takes 13h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Kothamangalam to Vellore is to drive which takes 7h 36m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kothamangalam to Vellore. However, there are services departing from Kothamangalam and arriving at FlixBus Vellore - Bypass via Muvattupuzha and FlixBus Hosur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Kothamangalam to Vellore. However, there are services departing from Aluva and arriving at Vellore Cant via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.
The distance between Kothamangalam and Vellore is 592 km. The road distance is 537.3 km.
The best way to get from Kothamangalam to Vellore without a car is to train which takes 13h 1m and costs ₹450 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 13h 1m to get from Kothamangalam to Vellore, including transfers.
Kothamangalam to Vellore bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Muvattupuzha station.
Kothamangalam to Vellore train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Aluva station.
The best way to get from Kothamangalam to Vellore is to train which takes 13h 1m and costs ₹450 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Hosūr, which costs ₹850 - ₹2,700 and takes 13h 4m.
What companies run services between Kothamangalam, Kerala, India and Vellore, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Aluva to Katpadi Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹300–2,400 and the journey takes 9h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kothamangalam to FlixBus Vellore - Bypass via Muvattupuzha, Hosur, and FlixBus Hosur in around 13h 4m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Aluva to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
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 Aluva to Jolarpettai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Jolarpettai to Vellore Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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
Train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Muvattupuzha to Hosur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,700
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kothamangalam to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹40–120
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–16,000
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Booking & Getting There
Kothamangalam to Vellore bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Hosur station.
Kothamangalam to Vellore train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kothamangalam to Vellore is 537 km. It takes approximately 7h 36m to drive from Kothamangalam to Vellore.
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