There are 6 ways to get from Vellore to Kāraikkudi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Villupuram
best- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Villupuram Jntrain
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Devakottai Roadtrain
8h 58m₹462–3,738Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Vellore to Trichybus
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16751 / ...
9h 17m₹356–1,859Drive 348.4 km
- Drive from Vellore to Kāraikkudicar 348.4 km
5h 13m₹3,924–5,668Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vellore to Kāraikkuditaxi 348.4 km
5h 13m₹8,500–11,000Bus, fly, train
- 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 Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jntrain
7h 25m₹6,583–10,105Train
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16779 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16751 / ...
10h 45m₹392–3,007
Vellore to Kāraikkudi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Kāraikkudi is to bus and train which costs ₹350 - ₹1,900 and takes 9h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Kāraikkudi is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs ₹3,900 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct train from Vellore to Kāraikkudi. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Devakottai Road via Villupuram Jn and Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
The distance between Vellore and Kāraikkudi is 424 km. The road distance is 348.4 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Kāraikkudi without a car is to train via Villupuram which takes 8h 58m and costs ₹460 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Vellore to Kāraikkudi, including transfers.
Vellore to Kāraikkudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellore Cant station.
Vellore to Kāraikkudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Kāraikkudi is 348 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Vellore to Kāraikkudi.
There are 40+ hotels available in Kāraikkudi.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Kāraikkudi, India?
You can take a train from Vellore Cant to Devakottai Road via Villupuram Jn and Vridhachalam Jn in around 8h 58m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellore Cant to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 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 Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Devakottai Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Vellore Cant to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Vellore to Trichy
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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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