There are 5 ways to get from Poondi to Vellore by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Nidamangalam
best- Take the train from Nidamangalam to Vellore Canttrain 17408
8h 2m₹343–2,674Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thanjavur to Vellore Canttrain 16780
8h 59m₹341–2,653Bus
- Take the bus from Ayyampettai to Vellorebus 851Ud
8h 29m₹795–1,479Drive 271.7 km
- Drive from Poondi to Vellorecar 271.7 km
4h 11m₹3,049–4,403Taxi
- Take the taxi from Poondi to Velloretaxi 271.7 km
4h 11m₹6,500–8,000
Poondi to Vellore by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poondi to Vellore is to bus which costs ₹750 - ₹1,500 and takes 8h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Poondi to Vellore is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Poondi to Vellore. However, there are services departing from Ayyampettai and arriving at Vellore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Poondi to Vellore. However, there are services departing from Kudikadu and arriving at Vellore Cant via Nidamangalam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
The distance between Poondi and Vellore is 355 km. The road distance is 271.7 km.
The best way to get from Poondi to Vellore without a car is to train via Nidamangalam which takes 8h 2m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Poondi to Vellore, including transfers.
Poondi to Vellore bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Ayyampettai station.
Poondi to Vellore train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nidamangalam station.
The best way to get from Poondi to Vellore is to train via Nidamangalam which takes 8h 2m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹1,500 and takes 8h 29m.
What companies run services between Poondi, India and Vellore, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Nidamangalam to Vellore Cant 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 38m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Ayyampettai to Vellore once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–800 and the journey takes 8h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nidamangalam to Vellore Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Thanjavur to Vellore Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Ayyampettai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
Smile Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 52 2 3 62 22
- Website
- smiletaxi.business.site
Thanja Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 72 00 07 30 70
- Website
- thanjaidroptaxi.com
Thanjavur Call Taxi Matha
- Phone
- +91 73 73 2 0 40 40
- Website
- matha-call-taxi.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Poondi to Vellore bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Vellore station.
Poondi to Vellore train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vellore Cant station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poondi to Vellore is 272 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Poondi to Vellore.
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