There are 5 ways to get from Vellore to Ponneri by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tirupati to Chennai Madhavarambus
3h 27m₹862–1,189Bus via Chennai Central
cheapest- Take the bus from Tirupati to Chennai Madhavarambus
- Take the bus from Madhavaram Rountana to Thirumangalambus 121A
6h 8m₹306–1,350Train, line 42035 train
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Arakkonamtrain
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Basin Bridge Jntrain
- Take the train from Basin Bridge Jn to Ponneritrain
3h 37m₹704–3,456Drive 158.2 km
- Drive from Vellore to Ponnericar 158.2 km
2h 19m₹1,690–2,442Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vellore to Ponneritaxi 158.2 km
2h 19m₹3,900–4,800
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Ponneri is to bus via Chennai Central which costs ₹300 - ₹1,400 and takes 6h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Ponneri is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,500.
The distance between Vellore and Ponneri is 165 km. The road distance is 158.2 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Ponneri without a car is to bus which takes 3h 27m and costs ₹850 - ₹1,200.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Vellore to Ponneri, including transfers.
The best way to get from Vellore to Ponneri is to bus which takes 3h 27m and costs ₹850 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can train and line 42035 train, which costs ₹700 - ₹3,500 and takes 3h 37m.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Ponneri is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Vellore to Ponneri.
There are three+ hotels available in Ponneri.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Ponneri, India?
APSRTC operates a bus from Tirupati to Chennai Madhavaram every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹160–340 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vellore to Ponneri via Katpadi Jn, Arakkonam, and Basin Bridge Jn in around 3h 37m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katpadi Jn to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Arakkonam to Basin Bridge Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Basin Bridge Jn to Ponneri
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- customercare@apsrtconline.in
- Website
- apsrtconline.in
Bus from Tirupati to Chennai Madhavaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–340
- Website
- https://www.apsrtconline.in/oprs-web/
- Seater
- ₹160–330
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- Customercare.Mtc@Tn.Gov.in
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Madhavaram Rountana to Thirumangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹8–26
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹8–11
- Express Service
- ₹11–16
- Deluxe Service
- ₹16–23
- A/C Service
- ₹17–26
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,800
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.business.site
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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