There are 6 ways to get from Vellore to Nāmakkal by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Salem
best- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Salem Jntrain 12601 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Namakkaltrain 06237 / ...
5h 10m₹410–3,250Train
cheapest- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Namakkaltrain 12689 / ...
5h 17m₹310–2,450Bus
- Take the bus from Vellore to Krishnagiribus Vellore - Krishnagiri
- Take the bus from Krishnagiri to Namakkalbus Krishnagiri - Namakkal
6h 15m₹830–2,765Drive 255.4 km
- Drive from Vellore to Nāmakkalcar 255.4 km
3h 41m₹2,884–4,165Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vellore to Nāmakkaltaxi 255.4 km
3h 41m₹6,000–7,500Bus via Dharmapuri
- Take the bus from Vellore Bypass to Dharmapuribus
- Take the bus from Dharmapuri to Namakkalbus
6h 26m
Vellore to Nāmakkal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Nāmakkal is to train which costs ₹310 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Nāmakkal is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Vellore to Nāmakkal. However, there are services departing from Vellore and arriving at Namakkal via Krishnagiri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Vellore to Nāmakkal. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Namakkal via Katpadi Jn and Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Vellore and Nāmakkal is 267 km. The road distance is 255.4 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Nāmakkal without a car is to train via Salem which takes 5h 10m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Vellore to Nāmakkal, including transfers.
Vellore to Nāmakkal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Vellore station.
Vellore to Nāmakkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katpadi Jn station.
The best way to get from Vellore to Nāmakkal is to train via Salem which takes 5h 10m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹2,800 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Nāmakkal, India?
You can take a train from Vellore Cant to Namakkal via Katpadi Jn and Salem Jn in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vellore to Namakkal via Krishnagiri in around 6h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katpadi Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Salem Jn to Namakkal
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Katpadi Jn to Namakkal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Vellore to Krishnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹398–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
Bus from Krishnagiri to Namakkal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
Bus from Vellore Bypass to Dharmapuri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–1,200
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹350–1,200
- Phone
- 080 46333686
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sam tourist
Bus from Dharmapuri to Namakkal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Sam tourist
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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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More Questions & Answers
Vellore to Nāmakkal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Krishnagiri station.
Vellore to Nāmakkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Nāmakkal is 255 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Vellore to Nāmakkal.
There are 24+ hotels available in Nāmakkal.

















