There are 7 ways to get from Vellore to Thenmala by train, plane, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, taxi
best- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Arakkonamtrain
- Take the train from Arakkonam to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Thenmalataxi
6h 47m₹7,424–17,251Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Villupuram Jntrain 16853 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tenmalaitrain 16101
13h 39m₹462–3,538Bus
- Take the bus from Vellore to Shencottahbus
11h 58m₹1,373–2,004Drive 580.9 km
- Drive from Vellore to Thenmalacar 580.9 km
9h₹6,239–9,011Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, taxi
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Krishnarajapurmtrain
- Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane BLR - TRV
- Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Thenmalataxi
9h 24m₹6,055–13,414Train, train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Arakkonamtrain
- Take the train from Arakkonam to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Tenmalaitrain
10h 5m₹7,764–19,051Train via Dindigul
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Dindigul Jntrain 16779 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tenmalaitrain 16101
16h 41m₹486–3,761
Vellore to Thenmala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Thenmala is to bus which costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000 and takes 11h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Thenmala is to train and fly and taxi which takes 6h 47m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct train from Vellore to Thenmala. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Tenmalai via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 39m.
The distance between Vellore and Thenmala is 843 km. The road distance is 580.9 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Thenmala without a car is to bus which takes 11h 58m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Vellore to Thenmala, including transfers.
Vellore to Thenmala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellore Cant station.
The best way to get from Vellore to Thenmala is to bus which takes 11h 58m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹460 - ₹3,600 and takes 13h 39m.
Vellore to Thenmala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Thenmala is 581 km. It takes approximately 9h to drive from Vellore to Thenmala.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Thenmala, India?
SETC operates a bus from Vellore to Shencottah once daily. Tickets cost ₹550–1,000 and the journey takes 11h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vellore Cant to Tenmalai via Villupuram Jn in around 13h 39m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–11,000
- 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 M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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 Vellore Cant to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Villupuram Jn to Tenmalai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Vellore Cant to Krishnarajapurm
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Tirunelveli to Tenmalai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Vellore Cant to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Dindigul Jn to Tenmalai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Vellore to Shencottah
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,000
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹65–270
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹65–85
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹200–270
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–1,700
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 75 59 9 9 90 09
- Website
- taxitel.in
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 75 59 9 9 90 09
- Website
- taxitel.in
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
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