There are 5 ways to get from Christian Medical College Vellore to Ponneri by bus, train, taxi or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus
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Take the bus from Tirupati to Chennai Madhavaram
Cheapest option
Train
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Take the train from Vellore Cant to Perambur
3 alternative options
Bus via Chennai
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Take the bus from Mettur to Vadapalani
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Christian Medical College Vellore to Ponneri
Drive
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Drive from Christian Medical College Vellore to Ponneri
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- Regional restriction measures in place
- Further restrictions may be implemented at short notice
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Ponneri is 1800118797.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Ponneri is recommended.
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Last updated: 15 Mar 2023
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christian Medical College Vellore to Ponneri is to bus which costs ₹850 - ₹1,300 and takes 3h 43m.
The quickest way to get from Christian Medical College Vellore to Ponneri is to taxi which costs ₹4,000 - ₹4,900 and takes 2h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Christian Medical College Vellore to Ponneri. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Ponneri via Perambur and Basin Bridge Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
It is 124 km from Christian Medical College Vellore to Ponneri. It is approximately 162.5 km to drive.
The best way to get from Christian Medical College Vellore to Ponneri without a car is to bus which takes 3h 43m and costs ₹850 - ₹1,300.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Christian Medical College Vellore to Ponneri, including transfers.
Christian Medical College Vellore to Ponneri train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellore Cant station.
The best way to get from Christian Medical College Vellore to Ponneri is to bus which takes 3h 43m and costs ₹850 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹300 - ₹1,900 and takes 5h 3m.
Christian Medical College Vellore to Ponneri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christian Medical College Vellore to Ponneri is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Christian Medical College Vellore to Ponneri.

- Distance: 123.6 km
- Duration: 3h 43m
What companies run services between Christian Medical College Vellore, India and Ponneri, India?
APSRTC operates a bus from Tirupati to Chennai Madhavaram every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹140 - ₹310 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Vellore Cant to Perambur once daily. Tickets cost ₹130 - ₹750 and the journey takes 3h 12m.

India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 14646
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Vellore Cant to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130 - ₹750
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130 - ₹170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430 - ₹550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550 - ₹750

- Phone
- 0866 2570005
Bus from Tirupati to Chennai Madhavaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹140 - ₹310
- Schedules at
- apsrtconline.in

- Phone
- 91 6381293949
- Website
- mssbus.com
Bus from Mettur to Vadapalani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹892
- mssbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000 - ₹4,900
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Five Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 86 75 44 44 52
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
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