What is the cheapest way to get from Sri Lanka to Vellore?

The cheapest way to get from Sri Lanka to Vellore is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹9,500 and takes 19h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sri Lanka to Vellore?

The fastest way to get from Sri Lanka to Vellore is to fly and train which takes 5h 46m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹24,000.

How far is it from Sri Lanka to Vellore?

The distance between Sri Lanka and Vellore is 815 km.

How do I travel from Sri Lanka to Vellore without a car?

The best way to get from Sri Lanka to Vellore without a car is to train and ferry which takes 19h 37m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹9,500.

How long does it take to get from Sri Lanka to Vellore?

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Sri Lanka to Vellore, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Vellore?

There are 96+ hotels available in Vellore.

Sri Lanka to Vellore - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Sri Lanka to Vellore by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CMB - MAA
2. Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain
5h 46m
₹11,093–24,044
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Vellore Canttrain
19h 37m
₹7,119–9,248
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam to Chennaibus
4. Take the bus from Chennai to Vellorebus
21h 20m
Fly Jaffna to Chennai International Airport, train
1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane JAF - MAA
2. Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain
5h 58m
₹10,563–33,418
Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane CMB - BLR
2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus
3. Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Katpadi Jntrain
8h 31m
₹13,168–27,609

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

51Weekly Planes

1h 21mAverage Duration

₹9,868Cheapest Price

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Distance: 815.4 km
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Sri Lanka and Vellore, India?

There is no direct connection from Sri Lanka to Vellore. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Airport, take the subway to Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro, walk to Chennai Central, take the train to Katpadi Jn, then take the line 09059 train to Vellore Cant. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Vellore Cant via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, and Nagappattinam in around 19h 37m.

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