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How to get fromVellore to Pandalamby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Chengannurtrain train 12623 / ...
    13h 51m
    ₹477–3,640

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Srivilliputhur to Kottarakarabus bus
    14h 55m

  3. Drive  609.2 km

    1. Drive from Vellore to Pandalamcar car 609.2 km
    9h 28m
    ₹6,954–10,045

  4. Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, bus

    1. Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus bus
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    3. Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Pandalambus bus
    8h 54m
    ₹6,584–14,725

  5. Bus via Coimbatore

    1. Take the bus from Vellore to Coimbatore - Gandhipuram SETCbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Pandalambus bus
    18h 40m
    ₹645–1,442

  6. Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus bus
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    3. Take the train from Aluva to Chengannurtrain train
    10h 24m
    ₹5,660–12,255

  7. Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, bus

    1. Take the train from Vellore Cant to Krishnarajapurmtrain train
    2. Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane BLR - TRV
    4. Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Pandalambus bus
    12h 39m
    ₹5,401–13,044

  8. Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus bus
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    3. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Chengannurtrain train
    12h
    ₹6,010–15,615

Vellore to Pandalam by train, foot, and bus

Calendar31Weekly Services
Duration13h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket₹477Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 686.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 51m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Katpadi Jn to Chengannur 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 11h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Pandalam via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu, Srivilliputhur, and Kottarakara in around 14h 55m.

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