There are 8 ways to get from Vellore to Keelakarai by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, bus, 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 Virudhachalam
best- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Vridhachalam Jntrain 22605 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain 22661
10h 13m₹743–3,589Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Ramanathapuramtrain 16779
12h 58m₹679–3,031Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - New Bus Stand to FlixBus Tiruvannamalai - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5270
- Take the bus from Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai to Ramanathapuram Bus Standbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
11h 38mDrive 452.2 km
- Drive from Vellore to Keelakaraicar 452.2 km
6h 43m₹4,386–6,336Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vellore to Keelakaraitaxi 452.2 km
6h 43m₹11,000–14,000Bus, 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
6h 56m₹10,843–18,905Bus, 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
9h 29m₹6,453–13,805Bus, 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
8h 51m₹5,948–11,040
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Keelakarai is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,100 and takes 12h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Keelakarai is to drive which takes 6h 43m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Vellore to Keelakarai. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Vellore - New Bus Stand and arriving at Ramanathapuram Bus Stand via Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Vellore to Keelakarai. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Ramanathapuram via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.
The distance between Vellore and Keelakarai is 557 km. The road distance is 452.2 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Keelakarai without a car is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 10h 13m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 10h 13m to get from Vellore to Keelakarai, including transfers.
Vellore to Keelakarai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Vellore - New Bus Stand 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 train via Virudhachalam which takes 10h 13m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 38m.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Keelakarai, India?
You can take a train from Vellore Cant to Keelakarai via Vridhachalam Jn and Ramanathapuram in around 10h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Vellore - New Bus Stand to Keelakarai via Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai and Ramanathapuram Bus Stand in around 11h 38m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellore Cant to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Vellore Cant to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Vellore - New Bus Stand to FlixBus Tiruvannamalai - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–410
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 99924 52851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
Bus from Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
- 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
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
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
- 4h 16m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Vellore to Keelakarai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Tiruvannamalai - Bypass station.
Vellore to Keelakarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn 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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