Temple towns of the north · Granite fort and the Golden Temple
Vellore group trip guide
Vellore: Granite fort and the Golden Temple in Temple towns of the north, Tamil Nadu. From Chennai it is 138 km by road, 3–4 hours with stops. Groups give it half a day to 1 day. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Chennai costs ₹8,200–10,100 for a same-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Chennai
- 138 km by road
- Time to give it
- Half a day to 1 day
- Best season
- November to February
- Fare from Chennai
- ₹8,200–10,100 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Chennai (MAA)
Vellore's moated fort, built of great granite blocks in the 16th century, holds the Jalakandeswarar temple, a mosque and a church within its walls.
The Sripuram golden temple of Lakshmi Narayani lies at the city's southern edge.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Vellore from each city, from the tables below.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Chennai → Vellore
₹8,200–10,100
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 138 km one way · 1 day, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Why groups go
A stop between Chennai and Tiruvannamalai or Bengaluru.
Forts, palaces & old townsTemples & pilgrimage
How far is Vellore
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 138 km | 3–4 h | – |
| Coimbatore | 389 km | 8–9 h | – |
| Madurai | 392 km | 8–9 h | – |
| Tiruchirappalli | 268 km | 5–6 h | – |
| Karur | 315 km | 6–7 h | – |
Group fares from Chennai
Round trip with driver, 1 day, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 1 day |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹5,600–7,500 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹6,900–8,800 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹8,200–10,100 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹9,500–12,000 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹18,100–24,500 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
When to go and how long
- Best season: November to February.
- Time to give it: Half a day to 1 day.
- Who goes: Families, Pilgrims, School groups.
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Circuits that include Vellore
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Chennai (MAA).
- Nearest railway station: Katpadi Junction.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Vellore
Approved operators who take groups to Vellore. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
Serves Vellore
Fleet details on request
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Serves Vellore
Fleet details on request
Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
315 km by road from Vellore
Fleet details on request
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
Serves Vellore
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
- Verified operators quoteWe invite up to 6 verified operators near you, aiming for 3 quotes, and invite more if fewer reply within 2 hours.
- Compare itemised quotesVehicle, driver allowance, night halts, tolls and taxes, line by line, side by side.
- Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.
Questions groups ask
Chennai-la irundhu Vellore-ku evvalavu dooram? (How far is Vellore from Chennai?)
138 km by road: 3–4 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.
Vellore-ku tempo traveller-ku evvalavu aagum? (What does a tempo traveller to Vellore cost?)
Round trip from Chennai (138 km one way, 1 day) with driver: 17-seater ₹8,200–10,100, 40–49 seater bus ₹18,100–24,500. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Vellore cost?
Round trip from Chennai with driver: SUV / Innova ₹5,600–7,500; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹6,900–8,800; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹8,200–10,100; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹9,500–12,000; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹18,100–24,500. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do we need for Vellore?
Half a day to 1 day. With the drive from Chennai, plan a day trip, or 2 days to see more in all. A stop between Chennai and Tiruvannamalai or Bengaluru.
When is the best time to visit Vellore?
November to February.
Which vehicle for our group?
4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.
How do we reach Vellore from abroad?
Nearest airport: Chennai (MAA). Nearest railway station: Katpadi Junction. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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