There are 5 ways to get from Vellore to Virapandianpatnam by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train, train to Chennai International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Arakkonam
- Take the train from Arakkonam to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)MAA - TCR
6h 34m₹6,424–14,751Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Tiruchchirapali16779 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Tiruchendur20605
15h 55m₹492–3,807Bus
- Take the bus from Vellore to Tiruchendur
12h₹550–1,200Drive 558.5 km
- Drive from Vellore to Virapandianpatnam558.5 km
8h 24m₹5,883–8,498Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Krishnarajapurm
- Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)BLR - TCR
9h 26m₹6,900–12,884
Vellore to Virapandianpatnam by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Virapandianpatnam is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,200 and takes 12h.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Virapandianpatnam is to train and fly which takes 6h 34m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹15,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vellore and arriving at Tiruchendur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h.
No, there is no direct train from Vellore to Virapandianpatnam. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Tiruchendur via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 55m.
The distance between Vellore and Virapandianpatnam is 720 km. The road distance is 558.5 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Virapandianpatnam without a car is to bus which takes 12h and costs ₹550 - ₹1,200.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Vellore to Virapandianpatnam, including transfers.
Vellore to Virapandianpatnam bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Vellore station.
Vellore to Virapandianpatnam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellore Cant station.
The best way to get from Vellore to Virapandianpatnam is to bus which takes 12h and costs ₹550 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹490 - ₹3,900 and takes 15h 55m.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Virapandianpatnam, India?
SETC operates a bus from Vellore to Tiruchendur once daily. Tickets cost ₹550–1,200 and the journey takes 12h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vellore Cant to Tiruchendur via Tiruchchirapali in around 15h 55m.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–9,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–15,000
- 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 Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Tiruchendur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Vellore to Tiruchendur
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,200
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹210–240
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹210–240
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More Questions & Answers
Vellore to Virapandianpatnam bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Tiruchendur station.
Vellore to Virapandianpatnam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Virapandianpatnam is 558 km. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Vellore to Virapandianpatnam.
There are 34+ hotels available in Virapandianpatnam.