There are 8 ways to get from Vellore to Kotagiri by train, bus (Flixbus), bus, night bus, 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.
Train via Coimbatore
best- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain 12623 / ...
9h 9m₹1,270–4,700Train
cheapest- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Metupalaiyamtrain 12671
9h 40m₹1,160–3,850Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - Attibelle Tollbus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
- Take the bus from Attibele Toll to Mettupalayam Bus Standbus
11h 19m₹1,734–3,852Bus, night bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - Attibelle Tollbus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
- Take the nightbus from Attibele Toll Gate to Black Bridgenightbus
11h 35m₹1,634–3,552Drive 375 km
- Drive from Vellore to Kotagiricar 375 km
5h 38m₹4,251–6,140Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vellore to Kotagiritaxi 375 km
5h 38m₹9,000–11,000Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly, 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 Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the taxi from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Kotagiritaxi
5h 39m₹7,143–15,505Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly, 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 Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane BLR - CJB
- Take the taxi from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Kotagiritaxi
8h 55m₹6,960–10,824
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Kotagiri is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,900 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Kotagiri is to drive which takes 5h 38m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Vellore to Kotagiri. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass and arriving at Mettupalayam Bus Stand via Attibele Toll. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Vellore to Kotagiri. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Metupalaiyam via Katpadi Jn and Coimbatore Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
The distance between Vellore and Kotagiri is 440 km. The road distance is 375 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Kotagiri without a car is to train via Coimbatore which takes 9h 9m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,700.
It takes approximately 9h 9m to get from Vellore to Kotagiri, including transfers.
Vellore to Kotagiri bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass station.
Vellore to Kotagiri train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katpadi Jn station.
The best way to get from Vellore to Kotagiri is to train via Coimbatore which takes 9h 9m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,700 - ₹3,900 and takes 11h 19m.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Kotagiri, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Katpadi Jn to Coimbatore Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to Kotagiri via FlixBus Bengaluru - Attibelle Toll, Attibele Toll, and Mettupalayam Bus Stand in around 11h 19m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katpadi Jn to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Katpadi Jn to Metupalaiyam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - Attibelle Toll
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹330–850
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - Attibelle Toll
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹330–850
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–11,000
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
Coimbatore Taxi
- Phone
- +91 737 381 2345
- Website
- coimbatoretaxi.com
Priyam Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91 948 609 4973
- Website
- coimbatoretaxitours.com
Rudra Cabs
- Phone
- +91 894 070 9000
- Website
- ruthracabs.in
Coimbatore Taxi
- Phone
- +91 737 381 2345
- Website
- coimbatoretaxi.com
Priyam Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91 948 609 4973
- Website
- coimbatoretaxitours.com
Rudra Cabs
- Phone
- +91 894 070 9000
- Website
- ruthracabs.in
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Booking & Getting There
Vellore to Kotagiri bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Bengaluru - Attibelle Toll station.
Vellore to Kotagiri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Coimbatore Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Kotagiri is 375 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Vellore to Kotagiri.
There are 656+ hotels available in Kotagiri.









