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Vellore to Koduvayur

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Koduvayur, Kerala.

479 kmDistance
9.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹5370
Sedan₹6330
SUV₹8290
Innova / MUV₹9300
Tempo Traveller₹10840
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹530
AC Seater₹860
Non-AC Sleeper₹770
AC Sleeper₹1100
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1390
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Train
Sleeper₹320
Economy₹510
Third AC₹700
Second AC₹990
First AC₹1370
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Vellore to Koduvayur

479 km · ~10h 15m · About 10h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Vellore

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 90 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 240

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 390

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  5. 90 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Koduvayur

    Koduvayur, Kerala

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Vellore to Koduvayur

479 km · ~10h 39m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Vellore

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Vellore. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Vellore → Koduvayur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~479 km

    ~10h 39m|Tentative fare ₹530–₹1,390

  3. Arrive in Koduvayur

    Koduvayur, Kerala

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Vellore to Koduvayur

Nearest railway stations: Katpadi Jn for Vellore, Palakkad for Koduvayur.

Direct trains

Chennai CentralKollam SF Special#06009 · Superfast
01:25 AMKatpadi Jn
6h 40m58 stops
08:05 AMPalakkad
Sabari Express#17230 · Express
02:40 AMKatpadi Jn
6h 54m57 stops
09:34 AMKanjikode
Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express#12660 · Superfast
05:50 AMKatpadi Jn
6h 50m58 stops
12:40 PMPalakkad
Tatanagar- Alappuzha (Alleppey) Express#18189 · Express
05:55 AMKatpadi Jn
7h 19m60 stops
01:14 PMKanjikode
DHANBAD - ALAPPUZHA Exp#13351 · Express
05:55 AMKatpadi Jn
7h 19m60 stops
01:14 PMKanjikode

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.

Transport Options

Vellore to Koduvayur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Vellore to Koduvayur is about 479 km by road, roughly 9.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 479 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,370 · Sedan ₹6,330 · SUV ₹8,290 · Innova / MUV ₹9,300 · Tempo Traveller ₹10,840
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹530 · AC Seater ₹860 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹770 · AC Sleeper ₹1,100 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,390
  • Train: Sleeper ₹320 · Economy ₹510 · Third AC ₹700 · Second AC ₹990 · First AC ₹1,370

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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