There are 5 ways to get from Parangipettai to Vellore by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Vellore Canttrain 16780 / ...
5h 41m₹958–2,407Train via Cuddalore Port Jn.
cheapest- Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Vellore Canttrain 17408
5h 44m₹878–2,995Drive 199.9 km
- Drive from Parangipettai to Vellorecar 199.9 km
3h 7m₹2,249–3,248Taxi
- Take the taxi from Parangipettai to Velloretaxi 199.9 km
3h 7m₹4,900–6,000Train via Villupuram
- Take the train from Parangipettai to Villupuram Jntrain 06690 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Vellore Canttrain 16854 / ...
5h 57m₹878–3,095
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parangipettai to Vellore is to train which costs ₹950 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Parangipettai to Vellore is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct train from Parangipettai to Vellore. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Vellore Cant via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Parangipettai and Vellore is 253 km. The road distance is 199.9 km.
The best way to get from Parangipettai to Vellore without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Parangipettai to Vellore, including transfers.
Parangipettai to Vellore train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
Parangipettai to Vellore train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vellore Cant station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parangipettai to Vellore is 200 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Parangipettai to Vellore.
There are 95+ hotels available in Vellore.
What companies run services between Parangipettai, India and Vellore, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Vellore Cant 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Vellore Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Vellore Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Parangipettai to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Villupuram Jn to Vellore Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
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