There are 6 ways to get from Vellore to Chennai by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Train via Katpadi Jn
best- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Peramburtrain 12658 / ...
2h 18m₹260–2,050Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Peramburtrain 06034
3h 14m₹150–1,200Bus
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2h 50m₹160–1,400Drive 138.3 km
- Drive from Vellore to Chennaicar 138.3 km
2h 1m₹1,556–2,247Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vellore to Chennaitaxi 138.3 km
2h 1m₹3,500–4,200Bus via Kanchipuram
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadubus Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
3h 6m
Vellore to Chennai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Chennai is to bus which costs ₹160 - ₹1,400 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Chennai is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vellore, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Perambur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Vellore and Chennai is 134 km. The road distance is 138.3 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Chennai without a car is to train via Katpadi Jn which takes 2h 18m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Vellore to Chennai, including transfers.
Vellore to Chennai bus services, operated by NueGo, depart from Vellore, Tamil Nadu station.
Vellore to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katpadi Jn station.
The best way to get from Vellore to Chennai is to train via Katpadi Jn which takes 2h 18m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹160 - ₹1,400 and takes 2h 50m.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Katpadi Jn to Perambur hourly. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, NueGo operates a bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 50m. Four other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katpadi Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Vellore Cant to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- apsrtconline.in
Bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–340
- Website
- https://www.apsrtconline.in/oprs-web/
- Seater
- ₹160–330
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mssbus.com
Bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹320–1,200
- Website
- https://mssbus.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹320–1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–700
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,200
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Vellore to Chennai bus services, operated by NueGo, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Vellore to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Chennai is 138 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Vellore to Chennai.
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