There are 7 ways to get from Vellore to IIT Madras by bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via Cmbt
best- Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Vellore - Chennai
2h 55m₹790–2,550Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Anna Universitybus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
3h 12m₹478–1,418Train
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Peramburtrain 22604 / ...
3h 44m₹596–3,232Drive 137.7 km
- Drive from Vellore to IIT Madrascar 137.7 km
2h 5m₹1,572–2,270Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vellore to IIT Madrastaxi 137.7 km
2h 5m₹3,400–4,200Bus #2 (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Velacherybus FlixBus IN4311 / ...
3h 37m₹559–1,037Bus via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
3h 51m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to IIT Madras is to bus which costs ₹470 - ₹1,500 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to IIT Madras is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Vellore to IIT Madras. However, there are services departing from Vellore and arriving at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
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 3h 44m.
The distance between Vellore and IIT Madras is 151 km. The road distance is 137.7 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to IIT Madras without a car is to bus via Cmbt which takes 2h 55m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Vellore to IIT Madras, including transfers.
Vellore to IIT Madras bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Vellore station.
Vellore to IIT Madras train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellore Cant station.
The best way to get from Vellore to IIT Madras is to bus via Cmbt which takes 2h 55m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹3,300 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and IIT Madras, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) twice daily. Tickets cost ₹410–1,400 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, 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.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellore Cant to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
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
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,200
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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Booking & Getting There
Vellore to IIT Madras bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Vellore to IIT Madras train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to IIT Madras is 138 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Vellore to IIT Madras.
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