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Vellore to Mannadi

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

649 kmDistance
13 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹7240
Sedan₹8540
SUV₹11180
Innova / MUV₹12530
Tempo Traveller₹14580
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹710
AC Seater₹1170
Non-AC Sleeper₹1040
AC Sleeper₹1490
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1870
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Train
Sleeper₹420
Economy₹680
Third AC₹940
Second AC₹1330
First AC₹1850
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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 Mannadi

649 km · ~13h 39m · About 13h 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. 175 km · 3h 29m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 325

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 475

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

  5. 175 km · 3h 29m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Mannadi

    Mannadi, 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 Mannadi

649 km · ~14h 25m · 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 → Mannadi

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~649 km

    ~14h 25m|Tentative fare ₹710–₹1,870

  3. Arrive in Mannadi

    Mannadi, 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 Mannadi

Nearest railway stations: Katpadi Jn for Vellore, Sasthankotta for Mannadi.

Direct trains

Chennai CentralKollam SF Special#06009 · Superfast
01:25 AMKatpadi Jn
13h 36m107 stops
03:01 PMSasthankotta
Himsagar Express#16318 · Express
03:50 AMKatpadi Jn
13h 24m106 stops
05:14 PMSasthankotta
Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express#12660 · Superfast
05:50 AMKatpadi Jn
12h 34m106 stops
06:24 PMSasthankotta
Bilaspur Tirunelveli SF Express#12787 · Superfast
11:35 AMKatpadi Jn
12h 16m104 stops
11:51 PMSasthankotta
DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express
04:10 PMKatpadi Jn
12h 53m111 stops
05:03 AM+1dSasthankotta

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 Mannadi: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Vellore to Mannadi is about 649 km by road, roughly 13 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 649 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,240 · Sedan ₹8,540 · SUV ₹11,180 · Innova / MUV ₹12,530 · Tempo Traveller ₹14,580
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹710 · AC Seater ₹1,170 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,040 · AC Sleeper ₹1,490 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,870
  • Train: Sleeper ₹420 · Economy ₹680 · Third AC ₹940 · Second AC ₹1,330 · First AC ₹1,850

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

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