There are 5 ways to get from Vellore to Papanasam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Cuddalore
best- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain 16779
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Papanasamtrain 20605 / ...
6h 32m₹328–2,555Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vellore to Thanjavurbus 851Ud
9h₹262–1,425Drive 253.7 km
- Drive from Vellore to Papanasamcar 253.7 km
3h 53m₹2,852–4,120Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vellore to Papanasamtaxi 253.7 km
3h 53m₹6,000–7,500Train
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 17407 / ...
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Papanasamtrain 06415 / ...
7h 19m₹328–2,525
Vellore to Papanasam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Papanasam is to bus which costs ₹260 - ₹1,500 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Papanasam is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Vellore to Papanasam. However, there are services departing from Vellore and arriving at Papanasam via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Vellore to Papanasam. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Papanasam via Tiruppadirippuliyur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Vellore and Papanasam is 319 km. The road distance is 253.7 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Papanasam without a car is to train via Cuddalore which takes 6h 32m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Vellore to Papanasam, including transfers.
Vellore to Papanasam bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Vellore station.
Vellore to Papanasam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellore Cant station.
The best way to get from Vellore to Papanasam is to train via Cuddalore which takes 6h 32m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹260 - ₹1,500 and takes 9h.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Papanasam, India?
You can take a train from Vellore Cant to Papanasam via Tiruppadirippuliyur in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Vellore to Thanjavur once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–800 and the journey takes 7h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellore Cant to Tiruppadirippuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Vellore Cant to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Vellore to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- 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 Papanasam bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Vellore to Papanasam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Papanasam is 254 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Vellore to Papanasam.
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