There are 10 ways to get from Vellore to Colachel by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus via Madurai
best- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus
11h 41mTrain via Virudhunagar
cheapest- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Virudunagar Jntrain 22605
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Eranieltrain 16127 / ...
14h 8m₹872–4,146Drive 639.3 km
- Drive from Vellore to Colachelcar 639.3 km
9h 42m₹7,243–10,461Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Eranieltrain
9h 11mTrain
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Villupuram Jntrain 09059 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Eranieltrain 16127 / ...
14h 18m₹872–4,208Bus
- Take the bus from Vellore to Marthandambus 795Ns
15h 15m₹1,085–1,875Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus
9h 24mTrain, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Trivandrum
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Krishnarajapurmtrain
- Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane BLR - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Eranieltrain
11h 59m₹5,491–13,314Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Krishnarajapurmtrain
- Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane BLR - TCR
- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus
12h 3m₹8,010–21,274Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Madurai, train
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Eranieltrain
12h 49m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Colachel is to bus which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,900 and takes 15h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Colachel is to drive which takes 9h 42m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Vellore to Colachel. However, there are services departing from Vellore, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Vellore to Colachel. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Eraniel via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.
The distance between Vellore and Colachel is 651 km. The road distance is 639.3 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Colachel without a car is to bus via Madurai which takes 11h 41m and costs .
It takes approximately 11h 41m to get from Vellore to Colachel, including transfers.
Vellore to Colachel bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Vellore station.
Vellore to Colachel train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellore Cant station.
The best way to get from Vellore to Colachel is to bus via Madurai which takes 11h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Virudhunagar, which costs ₹850 - ₹4,200 and takes 14h 8m.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Colachel, India?
You can take a bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Colachel via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, and Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand in around 11h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vellore Cant to Colachel via Virudunagar Jn and Eraniel in around 14h 8m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellore Cant to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Eraniel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Eraniel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Vellore Cant to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Villupuram Jn to Eraniel
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Vellore Cant to Krishnarajapurm
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Eraniel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Vellore Cant to Krishnarajapurm
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Madurai Jn to Eraniel
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9787722169
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Renugambal Travels
Bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Sri Renugambal Travels
- Website
- Sri Renugambal Travels
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More Questions & Answers
Vellore to Colachel bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Marthandam station.
Vellore to Colachel train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Colachel is 639 km. It takes approximately 9h 42m to drive from Vellore to Colachel.
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