What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Vellore?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Vellore is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000 and takes 20h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Vellore?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Vellore is to fly and train which takes 6h 16m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹29,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Vellore?

The distance between Colombo and Vellore is 838 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Vellore without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Vellore without a car is to train and ferry which takes 20h 19m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Vellore?

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Colombo to Vellore, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Vellore?

There are 98+ hotels available in Vellore.

Colombo to Vellore - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Colombo to Vellore by plane, train, bus, ferry, 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.

Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CMB - MAA
2. Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain
6h 16m
₹11,059–28,128
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Vellore Canttrain
20h 19m
₹7,243–13,008
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminusbus
4. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Vellorebus
18h 20m
₹8,079–9,649
Fly to Pondicherry, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane CMB - PNY
2. Take the train from Pondicherry to Vellore Canttrain
9h 57m
₹18,119–37,898
Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane CMB - BLR
2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus
3. Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Katpadi Jntrain
8h 47m
₹12,054–25,838
Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CMB - TRZ
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jntrain
3. Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Vellore Canttrain
8h 6m
₹13,369–71,208
Fly to Tirupati Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane CMB - TIR
2. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Katpadi Jntrain
8h 48m
₹18,139–32,468
Bus, ferry, drive, train
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Drive from Nagapattinam to Mayiladuturai Jcar
4. Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Vellore Canttrain
23h 3m
₹7,721–9,594

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

51Weekly Planes

1h 40mAverage Duration

₹8,262Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Vellore.

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Distance: 838.3 km
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Vellore, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Vellore. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Trisulam, take the line 06722 train to Chennai Park, walk to Chennai Central, take the train to Katpadi Jn, then take the line 06697 train to Vellore Cant. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Vellore via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagore, and Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) in around 18h 20m.

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