There are 6 ways to get from Salem to Vellore by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jntrain 12624 / ...
4h 57m₹398–3,083Bus
- Take the bus from Salem to Dharmapuribus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Dharmapuri to Vellore Bypassbus
5h 45mDrive 204 km
- Drive from Salem to Vellorecar 204 km
2h 55m₹2,285–3,300Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Velloretaxi 204 km
2h 55m₹5,000–6,000Bus via Tiruvannāmalai
- Take the bus from Salem to Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundaibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Tiruvannamalai - Bypass to FlixBus Vellore - New Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5270
6h 15mTrain via Jalārpet
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Jolarpettaitrain 22638 / ...
- Take the train from Jolarpettai to Vellore Canttrain 11005
6h 40m₹399–3,139
Salem to Vellore by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Vellore is to train via Jalārpet which costs ₹390 - ₹3,200 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Vellore is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Vellore. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Vellore Bypass via Dharmapuri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Vellore. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Vellore Cant via Salem Jn and Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Salem and Vellore is 219 km. The road distance is 204 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Vellore without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Salem to Vellore, including transfers.
Salem to Vellore bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Vellore train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to Vellore is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Vellore, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salem to Vellore Bypass via Dharmapuri and Dharmapuri in around 5h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
Train from Salem Jn to Jolarpettai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Salem to Dharmapuri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Salem to Dharmapuri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Salem to Dharmapuri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
Bus from Dharmapuri to Vellore Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–1,200
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹350–1,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Tiruvannamalai - Bypass to FlixBus Vellore - New Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–410
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +9144 28 88 99 99
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Orampo Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 85 25 00 05 00
- Website
- orampo.com
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Booking & Getting There
Salem to Vellore bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Dharmapuri station.
Salem to Vellore train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Vellore is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Salem to Vellore.
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