There are 9 ways to get from Vellore to Sethu Karai by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train via Virudhachalam
best- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Vridhachalam Jntrain 22605 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain 22661
10h 11m₹703–3,539Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Ramanathapuramtrain 16779
12h 56m₹639–2,981Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Vellore to Maduraibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Madurai to Ramanathapuram Bus Standbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
11h 4mDrive 449.2 km
- Drive from Vellore to Sethu Karaicar 449.2 km
6h 41m₹4,394–6,346Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vellore to Sethu Karaitaxi 449.2 km
6h 41m₹11,000–13,000Bus, fly to Tuticorin Airport, 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 Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Sethu Karaitaxi
7h 6m₹11,043–19,205Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - New Bus Stand to FlixBus Tiruvannamalai - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5270
- Take the bus from Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai to Ramanathapuram Bus Standbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
11h 36mBus, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- 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 train from Tiruchchirapali to Ramanathapuramtrain
9h 27m₹6,413–10,755Bus, fly to Madurai, train
- 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 train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain
8h 49m₹5,908–11,490
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Sethu Karai is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹3,000 and takes 12h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Sethu Karai is to drive which takes 6h 41m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Vellore to Sethu Karai. However, there are services departing from Vellore and arriving at Ramanathapuram Bus Stand via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Vellore to Sethu Karai. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Ramanathapuram via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
The distance between Vellore and Sethu Karai is 554 km. The road distance is 449.2 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Sethu Karai without a car is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 10h 11m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 10h 11m to get from Vellore to Sethu Karai, including transfers.
Vellore to Sethu Karai bus services, operated by RP Tours and Travels, depart from Vellore station.
Vellore to Sethu Karai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellore Cant station.
The best way to get from Vellore to Sethu Karai is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 10h 11m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 11h 4m.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Sethu Karai, India?
You can take a train from Vellore Cant to Sethu Karai via Vridhachalam Jn and Ramanathapuram in around 10h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vellore to Sethu Karai via Madurai and Ramanathapuram Bus Stand in around 11h 4m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellore Cant to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Vellore Cant to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Website
- RP Tours and Travels
Bus from Vellore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- RP Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Vellore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Website
- Aakash Travels
Bus from Vellore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Aakash Travels
- Phone
- +91 99625 31717
- [email protected]
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Vellore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
- Website
- PNS Travels
Bus from Vellore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- PNS Travels
- Phone
- +91 9843572972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jai Vishnu Travels
Bus from Madurai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Jai Vishnu Travels
- Website
- Sharma Transports
Bus from Madurai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sharma Transports
- Website
- Shama Transport
Bus from Madurai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Shama Transport
- Phone
- +91 89250 36450
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arthi Travels
Bus from Madurai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Arthi Travels
- Website
- SPS Travels India
Bus from Madurai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- SPS Travels India
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- 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
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- 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
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Vellore - New Bus Stand to FlixBus Tiruvannamalai - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–410
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 99924 52851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
Bus from Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–13,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Vellore to Sethu Karai bus services, operated by RP Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Vellore to Sethu Karai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Sethu Karai is 449 km. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Vellore to Sethu Karai.
There are 18+ hotels available in Sethu Karai.























