The average train between Vellore and Palavanthangal takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Vellore to Palavanthangal. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Vellore and Palavanthangal. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Vellore is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Palavanthangal at 4:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Katpadi Jn and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Vellore to Palavanthangal. However, there are services departing from Vellore station and arriving at Palavanthangal station via Chennai Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Vellore to Palavanthangal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katpadi Jn station.
Vellore to Palavanthangal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Central station.
The distance between Vellore and Palavanthangal is 114.5 km. The road distance is 156 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Katpadi Jn to Chennai Central hourly. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 40m.