There are 5 ways to get from Vellore to Sholavaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Peramburtrain 12658 / ...
2h 38m₹760–2,700Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tirupati to Chennai Madhavarambus
4h 43m₹171–370Drive 144 km
- Drive from Vellore to Sholavaramcar 144 km
2h 5m₹1,620–2,340Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vellore to Sholavaramtaxi 144 km
2h 5m₹3,600–4,300Bus via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Mint Bus Terminal / Vallalar Nagar to Sholavaram 2bus 57X
5h 24m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Sholavaram is to bus which costs ₹170 - ₹370 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Sholavaram is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Vellore to Sholavaram. However, there are services departing from Tirupati and arriving at Sholavaram 3 via Madhavaram Rountana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Vellore to Sholavaram. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Perambur via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Vellore and Sholavaram is 153 km. The road distance is 144 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Sholavaram without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Vellore to Sholavaram, including transfers.
Vellore to Sholavaram bus services, operated by APSRTC, depart from Tirupati station.
Vellore to Sholavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katpadi Jn station.
The best way to get from Vellore to Sholavaram is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹170 - ₹370 and takes 4h 43m.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Sholavaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Katpadi Jn to Perambur hourly. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, APSRTC operates a bus from Tirupati to Chennai Madhavaram every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹160–340 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katpadi Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- apsrtconline.in
Bus from Tirupati to Chennai Madhavaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–340
- Website
- https://www.apsrtconline.in/oprs-web/
- Seater
- ₹160–330
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Mint Bus Terminal / Vallalar Nagar to Sholavaram 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹10–55
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹10–15
- Express Service
- ₹15–22
- Deluxe Service
- ₹22–35
- A/C Service
- ₹30–55
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,300
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 Sholavaram bus services, operated by APSRTC, arrive at Chennai Madhavaram station.
Vellore to Sholavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Sholavaram is 144 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Vellore to Sholavaram.
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