There are 5 ways to get from Manali to Vellore by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain 22651 / ...
4h 28m₹298–2,114Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Avurikollaimedu to Madhavaram Rountanabus 121A
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus
4h 29m₹168–377Drive 144.5 km
- Drive from Manali to Vellorecar 144.5 km
2h 5m₹1,641–2,370Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manali to Velloretaxi 144.5 km
2h 5m₹3,600–4,400Bus via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu
- Take the bus from Government School to Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapambus 121A
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Vellore - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
6h 14m₹280–694
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manali to Vellore is to bus which costs ₹160 - ₹380 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Manali to Vellore is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Manali to Vellore. However, there are services departing from Avurikollaimedu and arriving at Tirupati via Chennai Madhavaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Manali and Vellore is 159 km. The road distance is 144.5 km.
The best way to get from Manali to Vellore without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Manali to Vellore, including transfers.
Manali to Vellore bus services, operated by MTC, depart from Avurikollaimedu station.
The best way to get from Manali to Vellore is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹160 - ₹380 and takes 4h 29m.
Manali to Vellore bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Madhavaram Rountana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manali to Vellore is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Manali to Vellore.
What companies run services between Manali, Tamil Nādu, India and Vellore, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avurikollaimedu to Tirupati via Madhavaram Rountana and Chennai Madhavaram in around 4h 29m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- Customercare.Mtc@Tn.Gov.in
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Avurikollaimedu to Madhavaram Rountana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹8–27
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹8–12
- Express Service
- ₹11–16
- Deluxe Service
- ₹17–24
- A/C Service
- ₹21–27
Bus from Government School to Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹10–45
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹10–14
- Express Service
- ₹14–20
- Deluxe Service
- ₹21–29
- A/C Service
- ₹30–45
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- customercare@apsrtconline.in
- Website
- apsrtconline.in
Bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–350
- Website
- https://www.apsrtconline.in/oprs-web/
- Seater
- ₹160–330
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Vellore - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹270–650
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,400
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 94 99 97 36 69
- Website
- tenride.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
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