There are 9 ways to get from Vellore to Keelakarai by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
10h 48mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Ramanathapuramtrain 16779
13h 13m₹679–3,031Drive 452.2 km
- Drive from Vellore to Keelakaraicar 452.2 km
6h 43m₹5,098–7,364Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vellore to Keelakaraitaxi 452.2 km
6h 43m₹11,000–14,000Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
- 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 Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Keelakaraitaxi
7h 16m₹10,343–20,905Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Vellore to Maduraibus 795Ns
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Ramanathapuram - Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5111
11h 15m₹896–1,839Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport, 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 Ramanathapuramtrain
10h 1m₹6,953–10,805Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Madurai, 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 Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain
10h 4m₹6,448–11,540Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Krishnarajapurmtrain
- Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane BLR - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Keelakaraitaxi
11h 14m₹8,760–22,130
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Keelakarai is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹850 - ₹1,900 and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Keelakarai is to drive which takes 6h 43m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Vellore to Keelakarai. However, there are services departing from Vellore, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Vellore to Keelakarai. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Ramanathapuram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 13m.
The distance between Vellore and Keelakarai is 516 km. The road distance is 452.2 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Keelakarai without a car is to bus which takes 10h 48m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 48m to get from Vellore to Keelakarai, including transfers.
Vellore to Keelakarai bus services, operated by Sri Renugambal Travels, depart from Vellore, Tamil Nadu station.
Vellore to Keelakarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellore Cant station.
The best way to get from Vellore to Keelakarai is to bus which takes 10h 48m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹3,100 and takes 13h 13m.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Keelakarai, India?
You can take a bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Keelakarai via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 48m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Vellore Cant to Ramanathapuram 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹340–2,700 and the journey takes 12h 58m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellore Cant to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Katpadi Jn to Krishnarajapurm
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- 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
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
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
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
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
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Vellore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹310–850
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Ramanathapuram - Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–600
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹70–280
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–85
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹210–280
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–14,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Vellore to Keelakarai bus services, operated by Sri Renugambal Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Vellore to Keelakarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ramanathapuram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Keelakarai is 452 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Vellore to Keelakarai.
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