Puducherry to Vellore
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Puducherry, Puducherry to Vellore, Tamil Nadu.
Approx Distance: 170 km
Approx Duration: 3.8 hrs
Route overview
Puducherry to Vellore is about 170 km by road, roughly 3.8 hours of travel time.
By car: Puducherry to Vellore
About 3h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Puducherry. An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
- 170 km (about 3h 24m of driving) — Arrive in Vellore
By bus: Puducherry to Vellore
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Puducherry. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Puducherry. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Puducherry → Vellore. Non-AC or AC Seater · ~170 km Takes about 3h 47m. Tentative fare ₹190–₹530.
- Arrive in Vellore
By train: Puducherry to Vellore
The nearest railway stations are Puducherry for Puducherry and Katpadi Jn for Vellore. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- RAMESWARAM - TIRUPATI Exp (16780) — departs 01:50 AM from Nellaikuppam, arrives 07:28 AM at Katpadi Jn, 5h 38m
- Puducherry-Howrah (Aurobindo) Express (12868) — departs 12:30 PM from Puducherry, arrives 05:28 PM at Katpadi Jn, 4h 58m
- With one change, 7h 50m in total: Puducherry-New Delhi SF Express (22403) 09:05 AM Puducherry to 01:25 PM Korukkupet Jn, then DARBHANGA - MYSORE BAGMATI SF Exp (12577) 02:16 PM Korukkupet Jn to 04:55 PM Gudiyattam — change at Korukkupet Jn (about 51m wait)
- With one change, 7h 59m in total: Puducherry-Tirupati Passenger (56042) 01:50 PM Puducherry to 08:00 PM Arakkonam, then Chennai Tiruvananthapuram SF Mail (12623) 08:40 PM Arakkonam to 09:49 PM Gudiyattam — change at Arakkonam (about 40m wait)
- With one change, 8h 43m in total: RAMESWARAM - TIRUPATI Exp (16780) 01:34 AM Tiruppappuliyur to 06:28 AM Vellore Cant, then Vellore Cantt-Arakkonam Passenger (56014) 09:25 AM Vellore Cant to 10:17 AM Sevur — change at Vellore Cant (about 2h 57m wait)
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 170 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹1,970 · Sedan ₹2,310 · SUV ₹3,040 · Innova / MUV ₹3,430 · Tempo Traveller ₹4,040
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹190 · AC Seater ₹310 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹270 · AC Sleeper ₹390 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹530
- Train: Sleeper ₹130 · Economy ₹200 · Third AC ₹270 · Second AC ₹370 · First AC ₹510
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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