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Vellore to Thrissur

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

538 kmDistance
10.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹6020
Sedan₹7090
SUV₹9300
Innova / MUV₹10420
Tempo Traveller₹12140
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹590
AC Seater₹970
Non-AC Sleeper₹860
AC Sleeper₹1240
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1560
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Train
Sleeper₹350
Economy₹570
Third AC₹780
Second AC₹1110
First AC₹1540
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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 Thrissur

538 km · ~11h 26m · About 11h 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. 119 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 269

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 419

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

  5. 119 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Thrissur

    Thrissur, 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 Thrissur

538 km · ~11h 57m · 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 → Thrissur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~538 km

    ~11h 57m|Tentative fare ₹590–₹1,560

  3. Arrive in Thrissur

    Thrissur, 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 Thrissur

Nearest railway stations: Katpadi Jn for Vellore, Punkunnam for Thrissur.

Direct trains

Visakhapatnam-Kollam Sabarimalai Special#08569 · Express
12:35 AMKatpadi Jn
9h 18m70 stops
09:53 AMPunkunnam
Chennai CentralKollam SF Special#06009 · Superfast
01:25 AMKatpadi Jn
8h 28m70 stops
09:53 AMPunkunnam
Himsagar Express#16318 · Express
03:50 AMKatpadi Jn
8h 47m69 stops
12:37 PMPunkunnam
Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express#12660 · Superfast
05:50 AMKatpadi Jn
8h 11m69 stops
02:01 PMPunkunnam
Shalimar Tiruvananthapuram Express#16324 · Express
06:25 AMKatpadi Jn
8h 51m69 stops
03:16 PMPunkunnam

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 Thrissur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Vellore to Thrissur is about 538 km by road, roughly 10.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 538 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,020 · Sedan ₹7,090 · SUV ₹9,300 · Innova / MUV ₹10,420 · Tempo Traveller ₹12,140
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹590 · AC Seater ₹970 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹860 · AC Sleeper ₹1,240 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,560
  • Train: Sleeper ₹350 · Economy ₹570 · Third AC ₹780 · Second AC ₹1,110 · First AC ₹1,540

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

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