There are 7 ways to get from Vellore to Tirunelveli by bus, plane, taxi, train, bus (Flixbus), 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 Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Tirunelvelitaxi
5h 46m₹8,543–17,805Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Tirunelvelitrain 22605
11h 35m₹340–2,600Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Vellore to Maduraibus Vellore - Madurai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Thachanallur Bypassbus FlixBus IN5136A / ...
11h 50m₹804–2,165Drive 541.9 km
- Drive from Vellore to Tirunelvelicar 541.9 km
8h 13m₹6,068–8,764Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vellore to Tirunelvelitaxi 541.9 km
8h 13m₹13,000–16,000Train, 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 Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane BLR - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Tirunelvelitaxi
9h 21m₹8,360–19,124Bus
- Take the bus from Vellore to Tirunelvelibus 795Ns
12h 7m₹465–1,154
Vellore to Tirunelveli by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Tirunelveli is to bus which costs ₹460 - ₹1,200 and takes 12h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Tirunelveli is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 5h 46m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Vellore to Tirunelveli. However, there are services departing from Vellore and arriving at FlixBus Tirunelveli - Thachanallur Bypass via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Tirunelveli. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 11h 35m.
The distance between Vellore and Tirunelveli is 712 km. The road distance is 541.9 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Tirunelveli without a car is to train which takes 11h 35m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Vellore to Tirunelveli, including transfers.
Vellore to Tirunelveli bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Vellore station.
Vellore to Tirunelveli train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellore Cant station.
The best way to get from Vellore to Tirunelveli is to train which takes 11h 35m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs ₹800 - ₹2,200 and takes 11h 50m.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Tirunelveli, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Vellore Cant to Tirunelveli twice a week. Tickets cost ₹340–2,600 and the journey takes 11h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vellore to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Thachanallur Bypass via Madurai and FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand in around 11h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellore Cant to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
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
- 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
Bus from Vellore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–700
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Thachanallur Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹300–800
- 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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Vellore to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,100
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹650–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–16,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Vellore to Tirunelveli bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Madurai station.
Vellore to Tirunelveli train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Tirunelveli is 542 km. It takes approximately 8h 13m to drive from Vellore to Tirunelveli.
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