There are 9 ways to get from Vellore to Kodai Road by bus, train, car, taxi, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Vellore to Salembus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Salem to Kodai Roadbus
8h 30m₹1,007–3,070Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Kodaikanal Roadtrain 16779
10h 58m₹290–2,300Train via Virudhachalam
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Vridhachalam Jntrain 22605 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Dindigul Jntrain 12633 / ...
9h 7m₹473–3,789Drive 379.1 km
- Drive from Vellore to Kodai Roadcar 379.1 km
5h 43m₹4,254–6,144Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vellore to Kodai Roadtaxi 379.1 km
5h 43m₹9,000–11,000Bus, 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 Kodaikanal Roadtrain
8h 11m₹5,598–10,390Bus, train
- Take the bus from Vellore to Maduraibus V995ab / ...
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kodaikanal Roadtrain 12638 / ...
10h 18m₹437–1,789Bus, fly to Coimbatore 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 Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
9h 53m₹6,003–14,275Bus, fly to Cochin International 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 Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kodai Roadtaxi
8h 21m₹10,043–16,405
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Kodai Road is to bus and train which costs ₹430 - ₹1,800 and takes 10h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Kodai Road is to drive which takes 5h 43m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Vellore to Kodai Road. However, there are services departing from Vellore and arriving at Kodai Road via Salem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Kodaikanal Road. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 10h 33m.
The distance between Vellore and Kodai Road is 389 km. The road distance is 379.1 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Kodai Road without a car is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Vellore to Kodai Road, including transfers.
Vellore to Kodai Road bus services, operated by Sree Kvr Travels, depart from Vellore station.
Vellore to Kodai Road train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellore Cant station.
The best way to get from Vellore to Kodai Road is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can train via Virudhachalam, which costs ₹470 - ₹3,800 and takes 9h 7m.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Kodai Road, India?
You can take a bus from Vellore to Kodai Road via Salem and Salem in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vellore Cant to Kodai Road via Vridhachalam Jn, Dindigul Jn, and Kodaikanal Road in around 9h 7m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- 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 Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Madurai Jn to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Madurai Jn to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Vellore Cant to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
Train from Podanur Jn to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Website
- Sree Kvr Travels
Bus from Vellore to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Sree Kvr Travels
- Website
- KBS Luxury Bus
Bus from Vellore to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- KBS Luxury Bus
- Phone
- +91 9047599599
- [email protected]
- Website
- PSS Transport
Bus from Vellore to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- PSS Transport
- Website
- Svp Travels
Bus from Vellore to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Svp Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Vellore to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,000
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- VVM Travels
Bus from Vellore to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- VVM Travels
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Kodai Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.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
- 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
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Vellore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–850
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–11,000
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
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Vellore to Kodai Road bus services, operated by Sree Kvr Travels, arrive at Salem station.
Vellore to Kodai Road train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Kodai Road is 379 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Vellore to Kodai Road.
There are 24+ hotels available in Kodai Road.






















