There are 5 ways to get from Vellore to Swāmimalai by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Vellore to Kumbakonambus 851Ud
6h 40m₹451–1,057Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 09059 / ...
7h 50m₹328–2,525Drive 245.8 km
- Drive from Vellore to Swāmimalaicar 245.8 km
3h 44m₹2,780–4,015Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vellore to Swāmimalaitaxi 245.8 km
3h 44m₹6,000–7,500Bus via Thuvarankuruchi
- Take the bus from Vellore to Thuvarankuruchibus Vellore - Thuvarankuruchi
7h 23m₹655–1,615
Vellore to Swāmimalai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Swāmimalai is to bus which costs ₹450 - ₹1,100 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Swāmimalai is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Vellore to Swāmimalai. However, there are services departing from Vellore and arriving at Kumbakonam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Vellore to Swāmimalai. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Swamimalai via Mayiladuturai J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
The distance between Vellore and Swāmimalai is 255 km. The road distance is 245.8 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Swāmimalai without a car is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs ₹450 - ₹1,100.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Vellore to Swāmimalai, including transfers.
Vellore to Swāmimalai bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Vellore station.
Vellore to Swāmimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellore Cant station.
The best way to get from Vellore to Swāmimalai is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs ₹450 - ₹1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹320 - ₹2,600 and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Swāmimalai, India?
SETC operates a bus from Vellore to Kumbakonam once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–750 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Vellore Cant to Mayiladuturai J once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 58m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellore Cant to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Vellore to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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 Swāmimalai bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Vellore to Swāmimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mayiladuturai J station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Swāmimalai is 246 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Vellore to Swāmimalai.
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