There are 8 ways to get from Vellore to Periyakulam by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Tenitrain 20601
10h 6m₹830–3,700Bus
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Periyakulam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu
10h 45mDrive 417.8 km
- Drive from Vellore to Periyakulamcar 417.8 km
6h 23m₹4,697–6,785Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vellore to Periyakulamtaxi 417.8 km
6h 23m₹10,000–13,000Bus, fly to Trichy International Airport
- Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuram Bypass to FlixBus Periyakulam - Bus Standbus
9h 23m₹6,703–9,805Bus via Hosūr
- Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Hosurbus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
- Take the bus from Hosur to Periyakulambus
11h 49m₹925–3,018Bus, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Palanitrain
- Take the taxi from Palani to Periyakulamtaxi
9h 34m₹6,833–11,695Bus, fly to Madurai
- Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Periyakulam, Tamil Nadubus
11h 3m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Periyakulam is to bus via Hosūr which costs ₹900 - ₹3,100 and takes 11h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Periyakulam is to drive which takes 6h 23m and costs ₹4,700 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Vellore to Periyakulam. However, there are services departing from Vellore, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Vellore to Periyakulam. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Teni via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
The distance between Vellore and Periyakulam is 528 km. The road distance is 417.8 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Periyakulam without a car is to train which takes 10h 6m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 10h 6m to get from Vellore to Periyakulam, including transfers.
Vellore to Periyakulam bus services, operated by Sri Renugambal Travels, depart from Vellore, Tamil Nadu station.
Vellore to Periyakulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katpadi Jn station.
The best way to get from Vellore to Periyakulam is to train which takes 10h 6m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 45m.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Periyakulam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Katpadi Jn to Teni 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹290–2,300 and the journey takes 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katpadi Jn to Teni
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
Train from Podanur Jn to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
Bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
Bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuram Bypass to FlixBus Periyakulam - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–800
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Hosur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Hosur to Periyakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹600–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹850–13,000
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 Periyakulam bus services, operated by Sri Renugambal Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Vellore to Periyakulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Teni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Periyakulam is 418 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Vellore to Periyakulam.
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