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How to get fromVellore to Chennaiby train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Vellore to Chennai by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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      train train 2h 38m • 1 change

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      train train 2h 40m • 1 change

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      train train 3h 13m • 1 change

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tirupati to Chennai Madhavarambus bus
    3h
    ₹160–1,400

  3. Drive  138.3 km

    1. Drive from Vellore to Chennaicar car 138.3 km
    2h 1m
    ₹1,342–1,938

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Vellore to Chennaitaxi taxi 138.3 km
    2h 1m
    ₹3,500–4,200

  5. Bus via Kanchipuram

    1. Take the bus from Vellore to Kanchipurambus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kanchipuram to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    3h 3m

Vellore to Chennai by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration2h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket₹150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 134.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Vellore, India and Chennai, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Vellore Cant to Perambur 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, APSRTC operates a bus from Tirupati to Chennai Madhavaram every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹160–340 and the journey takes 3h. 18 other operators also service this route.

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