There are 8 ways to get from Vellore to Vaikom by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly, taxi
best- 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 Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Vaikomtaxi
5h 32m₹6,843–12,705Train
cheapest- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Tripunituratrain 12623 / ...
12h 49m₹459–3,450Bus
- Take the bus from Vellore to Salembus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Salem to Kochi Vytilla Junctionbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
13h 45m₹917–4,770Drive 563.3 km
- Drive from Vellore to Vaikomcar 563.3 km
7h 52m₹6,305–9,107Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vellore to Vaikomtaxi 563.3 km
7h 52m₹13,000–17,000Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Krishnarajapurmtrain
- Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane BLR - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Vaikomtaxi
8h 47m₹5,360–13,524Train via Jalārpet
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Jolarpettaitrain 11006
- Take the train from Jolarpettai to Ernakulam Jntrain 22639 / ...
13h 43m₹461–3,403Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Vellore to Maduraibus 795Ns
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Vaikombus
17h 20m₹656–1,269
Vellore to Vaikom by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Vaikom is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹650 - ₹1,300 and takes 17h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Vaikom is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 5h 32m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Vellore to Vaikom. However, there are services departing from Vellore and arriving at Vaikom via Salem, Vytilla Hub and Ernakulam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Vellore to Vaikom. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Tripunitura via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.
The distance between Vellore and Vaikom is 717 km. The road distance is 563.3 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Vaikom without a car is to train which takes 12h 49m and costs ₹450 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Vellore to Vaikom, including transfers.
Vellore to Vaikom bus services, operated by Hans Travels, depart from Vellore station.
Vellore to Vaikom train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katpadi Jn station.
The best way to get from Vellore to Vaikom is to train which takes 12h 49m and costs ₹450 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹900 - ₹4,800 and takes 13h 45m.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Vaikom, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Katpadi Jn to Tripunitura once daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 9h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vellore to Vaikom via Salem, Kochi Vytilla Junction, Vytilla Hub, and Ernakulam in around 13h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–9,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–10,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katpadi Jn to Tripunitura
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Vellore Cant to Krishnarajapurm
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Vellore Cant to Jolarpettai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Jolarpettai to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Vellore to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
Bus from Salem to Kochi Vytilla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Vellore to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Salem to Kochi Vytilla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Vellore to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,000
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
Bus from Salem to Kochi Vytilla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–1,300
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Vellore to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
Bus from Salem to Kochi Vytilla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Vellore to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Salem to Kochi Vytilla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Vellore to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Salem to Kochi Vytilla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Salem to Kochi Vytilla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,600
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Website
- Globehopper Mobility
Bus from Salem to Kochi Vytilla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Globehopper Mobility
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Salem to Kochi Vytilla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Phone
- 9001274136
- [email protected]
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Salem to Kochi Vytilla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
- Website
- Surya Connect
Bus from Salem to Kochi Vytilla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Surya Connect
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Salem to Kochi Vytilla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹70–280
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–85
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹210–280
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Vellore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹310–850
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Vaikom
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–430
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–17,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Vellore to Vaikom bus services, operated by Hans Travels, arrive at Salem station.
Vellore to Vaikom train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tripunitura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Vaikom is 563 km. It takes approximately 7h 52m to drive from Vellore to Vaikom.
There are 398+ hotels available in Vaikom.

































