There are 8 ways to get from Vellore to Sethu Karai by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- 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 Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
10h 46mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Ramanathapuramtrain 16779
13h 11m₹639–2,981Drive 449.2 km
- Drive from Vellore to Sethu Karaicar 449.2 km
6h 41m₹5,064–7,314Taxi
- 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 26m₹10,543–21,205Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Vellore to Maduraibus 795Ns
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Ramanathapuram - Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5111
11h 13m₹856–1,789Bus, 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 59m₹6,913–10,755Bus, 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
10h 2m₹6,408–11,490
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Sethu Karai is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹850 - ₹1,800 and takes 11h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Sethu Karai is to drive which takes 6h 41m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Vellore to Sethu Karai. However, there are services departing from Vellore, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Vellore to Sethu Karai. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Ramanathapuram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.
The distance between Vellore and Sethu Karai is 513 km. The road distance is 449.2 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Sethu Karai without a car is to bus which takes 10h 46m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 46m to get from Vellore to Sethu Karai, including transfers.
Vellore to Sethu Karai bus services, operated by Sri Renugambal Travels, depart from Vellore, Tamil Nadu 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 bus which takes 10h 46m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹3,000 and takes 13h 11m.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Sethu Karai, India?
You can take a bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Sethu Karai via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 46m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Vellore Cant to Ramanathapuram 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹340–2,700 and the journey takes 12h 58m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
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 Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
- 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 Vellore Cant to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- 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
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Vellore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹310–850
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Ramanathapuram - Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–600
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Vellore to Sethu Karai bus services, operated by Sri Renugambal Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Vellore to Sethu Karai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ramanathapuram 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 19+ hotels available in Sethu Karai.



















