There are 6 ways to get from Vellore to Araku by bus, plane, train, taxi, 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, train
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 Visakhapatnam (VTZ)plane MAA - VTZ
- Take the train from Simhachalam to Arakutrain
10h 18m₹7,133–15,715Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Visakhapatnamtrain 12868 / ...
- Take the train from Vishakapatnam to Arakutrain Vskd Krpl Exp / ...
20h 37m₹636–4,655Bus, taxi (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - New Bus Stand to FlixBus Chittoor - Bypassbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chittoor - Bypass to FlixBus Visakhapatnam - Lankelapalembus
- Take the taxi from FlixBus Visakhapatnam - Lankelapalem to Arakutaxi
18h 4m₹3,261–6,398Drive 884.9 km
- Drive from Vellore to Arakucar 884.9 km
13h 35m₹9,908–14,311Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly
- 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 Visakhapatnam (VTZ)plane BLR - VTZ
- Take the train from Simhachalam to Arakutrain
14h 8m₹5,950–11,534Train to Tirupati Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Renigunta Jntrain
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Visakhapatnam (VTZ)plane TIR - VTZ
- Take the train from Simhachalam to Arakutrain
12h 43m₹8,110–20,570
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Visakhapatnam (VTZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Araku is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹4,700 and takes 20h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Araku is to bus and fly and train which takes 10h 18m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct train from Vellore to Araku. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Araku via Vishakapatnam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 37m.
The distance between Vellore and Araku is 891 km. The road distance is 884.9 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Araku without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 18h 4m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹6,500.
It takes approximately 10h 18m to get from Vellore to Araku, including transfers.
Vellore to Araku train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellore Cant station.
Vellore to Araku train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Visakhapatnam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Araku is 885 km. It takes approximately 13h 35m to drive from Vellore to Araku.
There are 14+ hotels available in Araku.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Araku, India?
You can take a train from Vellore Cant to Araku via Visakhapatnam, Vishakapatnam, and Araku in around 20h 37m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Visakhapatnam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Visakhapatnam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Visakhapatnam via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Visakhapatnam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Visakhapatnam via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Visakhapatnam via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Visakhapatnam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Simhachalam to Araku
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹100–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Sleeper
- ₹100
- Three tier AC
- ₹505
- Two tier AC
- ₹735
Train from Vellore Cant to Visakhapatnam
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹440–3,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹440–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,600–3,400
Train from Vishakapatnam to Araku
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹100–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Sleeper
- ₹100
- Three tier AC
- ₹505
- Two tier AC
- ₹735
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 Simhachalam to Araku
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹100–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Sleeper
- ₹100
- Three tier AC
- ₹505
- Two tier AC
- ₹735
Train from Katpadi Jn to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Simhachalam to Araku
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹100–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Sleeper
- ₹100
- Three tier AC
- ₹505
- Two tier AC
- ₹735
- Phone
- +917303093510
- care@intrcity.com
- 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Vellore - New Bus Stand to FlixBus Chittoor - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–200
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chittoor - Bypass to FlixBus Visakhapatnam - Lankelapalem
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–3,800
- Website
- FlixBus India
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,000–2,400
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