Key hubs
Vellore airport and railway station
- Airport
- Chennai (MAA) is the main gateway, about 135 km by road; Vellore also has a small airport at Abdullapuram that is being revived, so check whether scheduled flights operate
- Railway station
- Katpadi Junction (KPD), on the Chennai–Bengaluru line, is the main station, about 5 km north of the CMC hospital area; Vellore Cantonment and Vellore Town are smaller stations
- Getting around
- Autos, taxis and local buses work within the city; hire a car with a driver for Sripuram, Amirthi and the village temples
How to reach Vellore by air
Chennai International Airport (MAA) is the main gateway, about 135 km from Vellore by road. Bengaluru (BLR) is another option, with a longer drive. Vellore has a small airport at Abdullapuram, about 11 km from the centre, that is being revived; check whether scheduled flights operate before relying on it.
How to reach Vellore by train
Katpadi Junction (KPD) is the main station, on the Chennai Central–Bengaluru line, about 5 km north of the CMC hospital area. Vellore Cantonment and Vellore Town are smaller stations. Many trains pass through Katpadi daily, but check which ones stop.
How to reach Vellore by road
Vellore lies on the Chennai–Bengaluru national highway corridor, about 135 km west of Chennai. Bus services and private cars link it to Chennai, Bengaluru, Tiruvannamalai and nearby towns; road times vary with traffic.
Getting around Vellore
Autos and taxis cover the city, and local buses link main areas. For Sripuram, Amirthi and the village temples, hire a car with a driver for the day. Agree the route and waiting time in advance.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Vellore
- Hire a car with a driver for Sripuram, Amirthi and the village temples rather than relying on buses.
- Stay close to the hospital or fort area if you have medical appointments, so that transfers are short.
- Carry water, a hat and any medication, and plan a rest in the afternoon, especially from March to June.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.