🛕 Chennai to Vellore — vehicles, fares and route notes
📍 This route at a glance
- 280 KM estimated roundtrip from Chennai
- 1 day typical trip duration
- Commonly booked as a 1 day trip
- Stays within Tamil Nadu — no interstate permit needed
- Same-day return — no overnight driver halt to budget for
🚌 Which vehicle suits Chennai to Vellore?
- At 280 KM this is a short enough run that the Tempo Traveller (9 + 1 Seats, from ₹6,760) is usually the sensible choice.
- For a large group, compare the 17+1 Tempo Traveller at ₹8,540 against the 16+1 Force Urbania at ₹13,800 — the Urbania seats one fewer but is the more comfortable of the two.
- Because this is a same-day trip, only one day of driver batta applies.
📊 Chennai to Vellore fare estimate — all six vehicles
Worked out on 280 KM over 1 day, garage to garage. Excludes tolls, parking and state border permits. On this route the range runs from ₹6,760 (9 + 1 Seats, Tempo Traveller (Maharaja Sofa)) up to ₹13,800 (16 + 1 Seats, Force Urbania (Large)).
| Vehicle Model | Seating | Rate / KM | Driver Batta | Est. Trip Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Force Urbania (VIP) | 10 + 1 Seats | ₹38 / KM | ₹1,000 / Day | ₹11,640 |
| Force Urbania (Executive) | 12 + 1 Seats | ₹40 / KM | ₹1,000 / Day | ₹12,200 |
| Force Urbania (Large) | 16 + 1 Seats | ₹45 / KM | ₹1,200 / Day | ₹13,800 |
| Tempo Traveller (Maharaja Sofa) | 9 + 1 Seats | ₹22 / KM | ₹600 / Day | ₹6,760 |
| Tempo Traveller (Executive) | 12 + 1 Seats | ₹24 / KM | ₹600 / Day | ₹7,320 |
| Tempo Traveller (Standard) | 17 + 1 Seats | ₹28 / KM | ₹700 / Day | ₹8,540 |
📍 About Vellore — what to see and what not to miss
Located 280 kilometres from Chennai in Tamil Nadu, Vellore is an ideal destination for a one-day pilgrimage and heritage trip. The city is renowned for the Sripuram Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple, a spiritual site that attracts numerous devotees. Nearby stands the historic Vijayanagara-era Vellore Fort, a massive granite structure surrounded by a moat. Within the fort grounds, visitors can explore the Jalakandeswarar Temple, famous for its detailed stone carvings and intricate pillars. Beyond these spiritual and historic landmarks, travellers can visit the Amirthi Zoological Park, where walking paths and local wildlife offer a pleasant natural retreat. Combining historic stone architecture with sacred places of worship, this destination provides a fulfilling day trip.
🗺️ What the Chennai to Vellore route covers
The Chennai to Vellore booking is usually made to cover these:
- Sripuram Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple
- Vellore Fort (granite, Vijayanagara era)
- Jalakandeswarar Temple inside the fort
- Amirthi Zoological Park
⏱️ Same-day return
280 KM returns comfortably within a day, so only one day of driver batta applies — the reason Chennai to Vellore sits at the cheaper end of our outstation range, from ₹6,760.
📍 Pickup anywhere in Chennai
Doorstep pickup from any Chennai locality at no extra charge. Common hubs:
