What is the cheapest way to get from Vellore to IIT Madras?

The cheapest way to get from Vellore to IIT Madras is to bus via FlixBus Chennai - Anna University which costs ₹280 - ₹1,200 and takes 3h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vellore to IIT Madras?

The fastest way to get from Vellore to IIT Madras is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.

Is there a direct bus between Vellore and IIT Madras?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Anna University. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Vellore and IIT Madras?

No, there is no direct train from Vellore to IIT Madras. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Taramani via Perambur and Chennai Park Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Vellore to IIT Madras?

The distance between Vellore and IIT Madras is 144 km. The road distance is 137.7 km.

How do I travel from Vellore to IIT Madras without a car?

The best way to get from Vellore to IIT Madras without a car is to bus via FlixBus Chennai - Anna University which takes 3h 42m and costs ₹280 - ₹1,200.

How long does it take to get from Vellore to IIT Madras?

The bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Anna University takes 3h 5m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Vellore to IIT Madras bus from?

Vellore to IIT Madras bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass station.

Where do I catch the Vellore to IIT Madras train from?

Vellore to IIT Madras train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellore Cant station.

Train or bus from Vellore to IIT Madras?

The best way to get from Vellore to IIT Madras is to bus via FlixBus Chennai - Anna University which takes 3h 42m and costs ₹280 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can train and line 43240 train and line 41001 train, which costs ₹360 - ₹3,000 and takes 4h 43m.

Where does the Vellore to IIT Madras bus arrive?

Vellore to IIT Madras bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Anna University station.

Where does the Vellore to IIT Madras train arrive?

Vellore to IIT Madras train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.

Can I drive from Vellore to IIT Madras?

Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to IIT Madras is 138 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Vellore to IIT Madras.

Where can I stay near IIT Madras?

There are 1190+ hotels available in IIT Madras.

Vellore to IIT Madras - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Vellore to IIT Madras by bus (Flixbus), bus, subway, train, car, or taxi

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Bus via FlixBus Chennai - Anna University
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1. Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Anna Universitybus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
3h 42m
₹280–1,200
Bus, subway, line 41002 train
1. Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus
2. Take the subway from Cmbt to St. Thomas Mountsubway
3. Take the train from St Thomas Mount to Perunguditrain
4h 2m
₹540–2,250
Train, line 43240 train, line 41001 train
1. Take the train from Vellore Cant to Peramburtrain
2. Take the train from Perambur to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain
3. Take the train from Chennai Park Town to Taramanitrain
4h 43m
₹366–2,942
Drive 137.7 km
1. Drive from Vellore to IIT Madrascar 137.7 km
2h 5m
₹1,565–2,261
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Vellore to IIT Madrastaxi 137.7 km
2h 5m
₹3,400–4,200
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Velacherybus FlixBus IN4311 / ...
4h 45m
₹290–750
Bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
1. Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
4h 51m

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Distance: 144.2 km
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Vellore, India and IIT Madras, India?

FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Anna University hourly. Tickets cost ₹280–700 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Mettur Super Services also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vellore Cant to IIT Madras via Perambur, M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, Chennai Park Town, and Taramani in around 4h 43m.

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