There are 6 ways to get from Vellore to Chennimalai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Erode Jntrain 22639 / ...
5h 11m₹810–3,100Train via Jalārpet
cheapest- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Jolarpettaitrain 11006
- Take the train from Jolarpettai to Erode Jntrain 22639 / ...
6h 35m₹691–3,713Bus
- Take the bus from Vellore to Krishnagiribus Vellore - Krishnagiri
- Take the bus from Krishnagiri to Perunduraibus
6h 17m₹1,410–3,885Drive 293.7 km
- Drive from Vellore to Chennimalaicar 293.7 km
4h 12m₹3,353–4,843Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vellore to Chennimalaitaxi 293.7 km
4h 12m₹7,000–9,000Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Erode, Tamil Nadubus
6h 11m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Chennimalai is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹3,100 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Chennimalai is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Vellore to Chennimalai. However, there are services departing from Vellore and arriving at Perundurai via Krishnagiri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Vellore to Chennimalai. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Erode Jn via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Vellore and Chennimalai is 299 km. The road distance is 293.7 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Chennimalai without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Vellore to Chennimalai, including transfers.
Vellore to Chennimalai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Vellore station.
Vellore to Chennimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katpadi Jn station.
The best way to get from Vellore to Chennimalai is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,900 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Chennimalai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Katpadi Jn to Erode Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vellore to Chennimalai via Krishnagiri and Perundurai in around 6h 17m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katpadi Jn to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Vellore Cant to Jolarpettai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- 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
Train from Jolarpettai to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Vellore to Krishnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,416
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
Bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Vellore to Chennimalai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Krishnagiri station.
Vellore to Chennimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Erode Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Chennimalai is 294 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Vellore to Chennimalai.
There are 27+ hotels available in Chennimalai.