There are 5 ways to get from Vellore to Karapakkam by bus (Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Cmbt
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 FlixBus Chennai - Guindy SIPCOT to FlixBus Chennai - Karapakkambus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
2h 58m₹522–2,294Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Karapakkambus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
3h 35m₹300–750Train
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Peramburtrain 22604 / ...
4h 6m₹406–3,842Drive 131.8 km
- Drive from Vellore to Karapakkamcar 131.8 km
1h 59m₹1,284–1,855Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vellore to Karapakkamtaxi 131.8 km
1h 59m₹3,300–4,000
Vellore to Karapakkam by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Karapakkam is to bus which costs ₹300 - ₹750 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Karapakkam is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Karapakkam. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Vellore to Karapakkam. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Tiruvanmiyur via Perambur and Chennai Park Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Vellore and Karapakkam is 155 km. The road distance is 131.8 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Karapakkam without a car is to bus via Cmbt which takes 2h 58m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Vellore to Karapakkam, including transfers.
Vellore to Karapakkam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass station.
Vellore to Karapakkam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellore Cant station.
The best way to get from Vellore to Karapakkam is to bus via Cmbt which takes 2h 58m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹400 - ₹3,900 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Karapakkam, India?
You can take a bus from Vellore to FlixBus Chennai - Karapakkam via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu), Cmbt, Ekkattuthangal, and FlixBus Chennai - Guindy SIPCOT in around 2h 58m. 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Guindy SIPCOT to FlixBus Chennai - Karapakkam
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹85–140
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Karapakkam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹300–750
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 78389 86986
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bharathi Travels
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Guindy SIPCOT to FlixBus Chennai - Karapakkam
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–900
- Website
- Bharathi Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
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 Karapakkam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Karapakkam station.
Vellore to Karapakkam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Karapakkam is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Vellore to Karapakkam.
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