There are 9 ways to get from Vellore to Keelakarai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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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 Vellore to Maduraibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Madurai to Ramanathapuram Bus Standbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
11h 6mDrive 452.2 km
- Drive from Vellore to Keelakaraicar 452.2 km
6h 43m₹4,396–6,349Taxi
- 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
6h 56m₹10,843–18,905Bus 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
9h 29m₹6,453–13,805Bus 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
8h 51m₹5,948–11,040Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Vellore Cant 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
10h 36m₹10,160–32,224
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 ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Vellore to Keelakarai. However, there are services departing from Vellore and arriving at Ramanathapuram Bus Stand via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.
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 RP Tours and Travels, depart from Vellore 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 6m.
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 Vellore to Keelakarai via Madurai and Ramanathapuram Bus Stand in around 11h 6m.
- 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
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–23,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–23,000
- 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
Train from Vellore Cant to Krishnarajapurm
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Website
- RP Tours and Travels
Bus from Vellore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- RP Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Vellore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Website
- Aakash Travels
Bus from Vellore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Aakash Travels
- Phone
- +91 99625 31717
- [email protected]
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Vellore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
- Website
- PNS Travels
Bus from Vellore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- PNS Travels
- Phone
- +91 9843572972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jai Vishnu Travels
Bus from Madurai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Jai Vishnu Travels
- Website
- Sharma Transports
Bus from Madurai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sharma Transports
- Website
- Shama Transport
Bus from Madurai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Shama Transport
- Phone
- +91 89250 36450
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arthi Travels
Bus from Madurai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Arthi Travels
- Website
- SPS Travels India
Bus from Madurai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- SPS Travels India
- 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
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹70–280
- Website
- BMTC
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Vellore to Keelakarai bus services, operated by RP Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai 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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