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Vellore to Pathankot

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

2835 kmDistance
56.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹31290
Sedan₹36960
SUV₹48350
Innova / MUV₹54070
Tempo Traveller₹62670
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3120
AC Seater₹5100
Non-AC Sleeper₹4540
AC Sleeper₹6520
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7990
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Train
Sleeper₹1730
Economy₹2870
Third AC₹4000
Second AC₹5700
First AC₹7970
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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 Pathankot

2835 km · ~61h 22m · About 57h of driving split over 7 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. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

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

  4. 105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 405

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 555

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 705

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

  7. 105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 810

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 960

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1110

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

  10. 105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1215

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1365

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1515

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

  13. 105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1620

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1770

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1920

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

  16. 105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2025

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2175

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2325

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

  19. 105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2430

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2580

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2730

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

  22. 105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Pathankot

    Pathankot, Punjab

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 Pathankot

2835 km · ~63h · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  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 → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~945 km

    ~21h|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,700

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 945)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Pathankot. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~945 km

    ~21h|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,700

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1890)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Pathankot. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → Pathankot

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~945 km

    ~21h|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,700

  7. Arrive in Pathankot

    Pathankot, Punjab

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 Pathankot

Nearest railway stations: Katpadi Jn for Vellore, Chakki Bank for Pathankot.

Direct trains

TIRUNELVELI - KATRA Exp#16787 · Express
07:10 AMKatpadi Jn
51h 25m403 stops
10:35 AM+2dChakki Bank
Navyug Express#16687 · Express
07:10 AMKatpadi Jn
51h 25m349 stops
10:35 AM+2dChakki Bank
Himsagar Express#16317 · Express
07:10 AMKatpadi Jn
51h 25m349 stops
10:35 AM+2dChakki Bank

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 Pathankot: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Vellore to Pathankot is about 2835 km by road, roughly 56.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2835 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹31,290 · Sedan ₹36,960 · SUV ₹48,350 · Innova / MUV ₹54,070 · Tempo Traveller ₹62,670
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,120 · AC Seater ₹5,100 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,540 · AC Sleeper ₹6,520 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,990
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,730 · Economy ₹2,870 · Third AC ₹4,000 · Second AC ₹5,700 · First AC ₹7,970

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

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