There are 6 ways to get from Sowcarpet to Vellore by bus, train, rideshare, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Bus via Kanchipuram
best- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadubus Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu - Vellore, Tamil Nadu
2h 49mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain 22651 / ...
3h 13m₹264–2,030Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Chennai to Vellore138.2 km
2h 26m₹531Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Vellore, Tamil Nadu
2h 50m₹280–700Drive 138.7 km
- Drive from Sowcarpet to Vellorecar 138.7 km
2h₹1,568–2,264Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sowcarpet to Velloretaxi 138.7 km
2h₹3,500–4,200
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sowcarpet to Vellore is to rideshare which costs ₹531 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Sowcarpet to Vellore is to drive which takes 2h and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Vellore, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Sowcarpet to Vellore. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Vellore Cant via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Sowcarpet and Vellore is 145 km. The road distance is 138.7 km.
The best way to get from Sowcarpet to Vellore without a car is to bus via Kanchipuram which takes 2h 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Sowcarpet to Vellore, including transfers.
Sowcarpet to Vellore bus services, operated by NueGo, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Sowcarpet to Vellore train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Sowcarpet to Vellore is to bus via Kanchipuram which takes 2h 49m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹260 - ₹2,100 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Sowcarpet, India and Vellore, India?
You can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadu via Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 58m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- VKV Travels
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Chennai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹531
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Sowcarpet to Vellore bus services, operated by NueGo, arrive at Vellore, Tamil Nadu station.
Sowcarpet to Vellore train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sowcarpet to Vellore is 139 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Sowcarpet to Vellore.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sowcarpet and Vellore. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.