There are 4 ways to get from Vellore to Karaikal by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Vellore - Chennai
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus
6h 7m₹954–2,525Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Villupuram Jntrain 09059 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
7h 59m₹322–2,538Drive 267.9 km
- Drive from Vellore to Karaikalcar 267.9 km
4h 12m₹2,599–3,754Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vellore to Karaikaltaxi 267.9 km
4h 12m₹6,500–8,000
Vellore to Karaikal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,600 and takes 7h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Karaikal is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Vellore to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Vellore and arriving at Nagore via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Vellore to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Karaikal via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Vellore and Karaikal is 438 km. The road distance is 267.9 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 6h 7m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Vellore to Karaikal, including transfers.
Vellore to Karaikal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Vellore station.
Vellore to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellore Cant station.
The best way to get from Vellore to Karaikal is to bus which takes 6h 7m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹320 - ₹2,600 and takes 7h 59m.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a bus from Vellore to Karaikal via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus and Nagore in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vellore Cant to Karaikal via Villupuram Jn in around 7h 59m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- 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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
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 Karaikal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Vellore to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Karaikal is 268 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Vellore to Karaikal.
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