What is the cheapest way to get from Vellore to Madurai?

The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Madurai is to bus which costs ₹320 - ₹1,500 and takes 7h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vellore to Madurai?

The fastest way to get from Vellore to Madurai is to drive which takes 5h 54m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹6,500.

Is there a direct bus between Vellore and Madurai?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vellore and arriving at Madurai. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Vellore and Madurai?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Madurai Jn. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 11h 10m.

How far is it from Vellore to Madurai?

The distance between Vellore and Madurai is 394 km. The road distance is 387.6 km.

How do I travel from Vellore to Madurai without a car?

The best way to get from Vellore to Madurai without a car is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs ₹320 - ₹1,500.

How long does it take to get from Vellore to Madurai?

The bus from Vellore to Madurai takes 7h 15m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Vellore to Madurai bus from?

Vellore to Madurai bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Vellore station.

Where do I catch the Vellore to Madurai train from?

Vellore to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellore Cant station.

Train or bus from Vellore to Madurai?

The best way to get from Vellore to Madurai is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs ₹320 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can train via Virudhachalam, which costs ₹390 - ₹3,000 and takes 8h 33m.

Where does the Vellore to Madurai bus arrive?

Vellore to Madurai bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Madurai station.

Where does the Vellore to Madurai train arrive?

Vellore to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.

Can I drive from Vellore to Madurai?

Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Madurai is 388 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Vellore to Madurai.

How do I get a bus ticket from Vellore to Madurai?

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Where can I stay near Madurai?

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Vellore to Madurai - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Vellore to Madurai by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Vellore to Maduraibus
7h 15m
₹320–1,500
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Vellore Cant to Madurai Jntrain 16779 / ...
11h 10m
₹310–2,400
Train via Virudhachalam
1. Take the train from Vellore Cant to Vridhachalam Jntrain 22605 / ...
2. Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Madurai Jntrain 12631 / ...
8h 33m
₹393–2,989
Drive 387.6 km
1. Drive from Vellore to Maduraicar 387.6 km
5h 54m
₹4,340–6,269
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Vellore to Maduraitaxi 387.6 km
5h 54m
₹9,500–12,000
Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Madurai
1. Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus
2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
6h 8m
₹5,478–9,440
Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus
2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain
7h 15m
₹6,103–10,805
Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Madurai
1. Take the train from Vellore Cant to Krishnarajapurmtrain
2. Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
3. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Madurai (IXM)plane BLR - IXM
9h 28m
₹5,795–9,259

Vellore to Madurai by bus

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7h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 394.2 km
Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Vellore, India and Madurai, India?

SETC operates a bus from Vellore to Madurai 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹320–850 and the journey takes 7h 15m. Eight other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vellore Cant to Madurai Jn via Vridhachalam Jn in around 8h 33m.

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