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How to get fromVellore to Periyakulamby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Vellore to Periyakulam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Andipattitrain train 20601
    9h 45m
    ₹770–3,500

  2. Bus via Hosūr

    1. Take the bus from Vellore to Hosurbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Hosur to Periyakulambus bus
    11h 30m
    ₹987–3,081

  3. Drive  417.8 km

    1. Drive from Vellore to Periyakulamcar car 417.8 km
    6h 23m
    ₹4,061–5,866

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Vellore to Periyakulamtaxi taxi 417.8 km
    6h 23m
    ₹10,000–13,000

  5. Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    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 taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Periyakulamtaxi taxi
    7h 35m
    ₹9,643–15,305

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vellore to Salembus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Salem to Theni Bharat Petroleumbus bus redbusIndia_NON A/C Sleeper
    12h

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Vellore to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Periyakulambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    12h 37m

  8. Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport, 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 Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MAA - TRZ
    3. Take the bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuram Bypass to FlixBus Periyakulam - Bus Standbus bus
    9h 3m
    ₹6,203–10,305

  9. Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Madurai, 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 Madurai (IXM)plane plane MAA - IXM
    3. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Andipattitrain train
    8h 32m
    ₹5,978–11,390

  10. Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train, taxi

    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 Podanur Jn to Palanitrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Palani to Periyakulamtaxi taxi
    9h 16m
    ₹6,823–14,175

  11. Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    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 Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane BLR - COK
    4. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Periyakulamtaxi taxi
    11h
    ₹7,760–17,124

Vellore to Periyakulam by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₹987Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 515.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 45m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Katpadi Jn to Andipatti 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vellore to Periyakulam via Hosur and Hosur in around 11h 30m.

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