Vellore fort's stone walls and moat with the temple gopuram behind

Vellore and Tiruvannamalai from Chennai

Vellore and Tiruvannamalai from Chennai

The Vellore and Tiruvannamalai from Chennai covers about 424 km of driving over 1–2 days. For 2 days with driver, a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹14,000–17,100 and a 49-seater coach ₹30,200–40,700 (as of Oct 2026).

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Days
1–2 days
Driving
424 km
the whole loop
Stops
2
from Chennai
Fare from
₹14,000–17,100
Tempo Traveller 17-seater, 2 days

Vellore's fort and Golden Temple, then Arunachaleswarar and the Girivalam walk round the holy hill at Tiruvannamalai.

How many are going?

Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits and its fare, from the tables on this page.

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)

Vellore and Tiruvannamalai from Chennai

₹14,000–17,100

Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 424 km loop one way · 2 days, round trip

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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.

  1. Chennai
  2. Vellore
  3. Tiruvannamalai

Day-by-day plan (1–2 days)

  1. Day 1: Chennai to Vellore and Tiruvannamalai220 km

    The fort and the Sripuram temple, then on to Tiruvannamalai for evening darshan.

  2. Day 2: Tiruvannamalai to Chennai204 km

    Girivalam at dawn or Ramana Ashram, then back to Chennai.

What the circuit costs

About 424 km over 2 days with one vehicle and driver for the whole trip.

Vellore and Tiruvannamalai from Chennai: fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 2 daysQuotes
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹11,900–15,000Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹14,000–17,100Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹16,100–20,300Get quotes
Mini Bus 28–35 seater27–35₹22,400–30,200Get quotes
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹30,200–40,700Get quotes

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round 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.

Cost per person

The 2-day fare split across every seat in the vehicle.

Vellore and Tiruvannamalai from Chennai: cost per person by vehicle
VehicleSeatsPer person
Tempo Traveller 12-seater12₹990–1,250
Tempo Traveller 17-seater17₹820–1,010
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater26₹620–780
Mini Bus 28–35 seater35₹640–860
AC Coach 40–49 seater49₹620–830

Per person if every seat is filled (the Seats column); an estimate as of Oct 2026. Fewer people means a higher share each.

Which vehicle for your group

One vehicle and driver for the whole circuit; leave a seat or two spare for luggage.

Vellore and Tiruvannamalai from Chennai: which vehicle for your group size
PeopleVehicleFull day (250 km), each
12Tempo Traveller 12-seater (9–12 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats)₹5,800–7,400
17Tempo Traveller 17-seater (13–17 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats)₹6,800–8,400
26Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater (18–26 seats)₹7,900–10,000
35Mini Bus 28–35 seater (27–35 seats)₹11,000–15,000
49AC Coach 40–49 seater (36–49 seats)₹15,000–20,200

Sizes come from the seats each vehicle class carries; leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips. Day fares are indicative, with driver allowance and 5% GST.

Good to know

  • Full-moon nights and Karthigai Deepam bring huge crowds to Tiruvannamalai.

Book the Vellore and Tiruvannamalai from Chennai trip

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Operators for Vellore and Tiruvannamalai from Chennai

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Questions groups ask

How many days do you need for Vellore and Tiruvannamalai from Chennai?

1–2 days. Over 2 days: day 1: Chennai to Vellore and Tiruvannamalai; day 2: Tiruvannamalai to Chennai.

How far is the Vellore and Tiruvannamalai from Chennai circuit?

About 424 km of driving in total. The longest day is day 1 (Chennai to Vellore and Tiruvannamalai), 220 km. Group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour with stops.

What does a Vellore and Tiruvannamalai from Chennai trip cost for a group?

For 2 days with driver: Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹11,900–15,000; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹14,000–17,100; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹16,100–20,300; Mini Bus 28–35 seater ₹22,400–30,200; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹30,200–40,700 (indicative, October 2026). Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.

Which vehicle should we take?

12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 35 people: Mini Bus 28–35 seater; 49 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.