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Vellore to Papikonda National Park

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Papikonda National Park, Andhra Pradesh.

718 kmDistance

14.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹8000

Sedan₹9430

SUV₹12360

Innova / MUV₹13840

Tempo Traveller₹16100

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹790

AC Seater₹1290

Non-AC Sleeper₹1150

AC Sleeper₹1650

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2060

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Train

Sleeper₹460

Economy₹750

Third AC₹1040

Second AC₹1470

First AC₹2040

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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.

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By Car: Vellore to Papikonda National Park

718 km · ~15h 42m · About 14h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

Start from Vellore
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
59 km · 1h 11m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 359
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 509
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 659
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
59 km · 1h 11m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Papikonda National Park
Papikonda National Park, Andhra Pradesh
Hotels in Papikonda National Park

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 Papikonda National Park

718 km · ~15h 57m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

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.
Vellore → Papikonda National Park
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~718 km
~15h 57m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,060
Search buses Vellore to Papikonda National Park
Arrive in Papikonda National Park
Papikonda National Park, Andhra Pradesh
Hotels in Papikonda National Park

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 Papikonda National Park

Nearest railway stations: Katpadi Jn for Vellore, Kovvur (about 29 km away) for Papikonda National Park.

Direct trains

YESVANTPUR - HOWRAH SF Exp#12864 · Superfast

12:30 AMKatpadi Jn

11h 19m101 stops

11:49 AMPasivedala

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Gurudev Express#12659 · Superfast

07:10 AMKatpadi Jn

11h 20m95 stops

06:30 PMPasivedala

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KANNIYAKUMARI - DIBRUGARH Vivek Exp#15905 · Express

07:15 AMKatpadi Jn

11h 18m102 stops

06:33 PMKovvur

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Mysore - Howrah Special#08004 · Express

07:15 AMKatpadi Jn

11h 48m96 stops

07:03 PMKovvur

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BENGALURU CANTT - BHUBANESWAR SF Exp#12846 · Superfast

12:40 PMKatpadi Jn

11h 25m104 stops

12:05 AM^+1dKovvur

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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.

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