Chennai to Vellore Distance & Taxi Fare
The distance from Chennai to Vellore is 145 km by road, about 2.5 hrs by car. Book your Chennai to Vellore taxi with HJ Cabs. One-way fare: Sedan ₹2,675, SUV ₹3,500, Innova Crysta ₹3,935, driver allowance included and confirmed upfront. No advance payment, no surge pricing, no night charge. Available 24/7 via WhatsApp or phone.
- Driver bata included
- No surge pricing
- Fixed upfront fare
- No advance needed
Chennai to Vellore Distance & Taxi Fare: The distance from Chennai to Vellore is 145 km by road. Travel time by car is approximately 2.5 hrs. One-way cab fare is ₹2,675 for a Sedan (₹15/km), with driver allowance included. Round trip is ₹4,560 (₹14/km). No advance payment required. 24/7 service with upfront fixed fare by HJ Cabs.
- Distance
- 145 km
- Duration
- ~2.5 hrs
- One-Way (Sedan)
- ₹2,675 · ₹15/km
- One-Way (SUV)
- ₹3,500 · ₹20/km
- Round Trip (Sedan)
- ₹4,560 · ₹14/km
- Advance Payment
- Not required
- Innova Crysta: ₹3,935 one-way · ₹6,980 round trip
- Minimum 130 km applies per trip
- Driver allowance (bata) included in all quoted fares
Cab Service from Chennai to Vellore
Looking for a reliable Chennai to Vellore taxi? HJ Cabs runs this 145 km outstation route daily, covering both one-way drops and round trips, with air-conditioned Sedans, SUVs, and Innova Crystas driven by commercially licensed, background-checked drivers. The drive from Chennai to Vellore takes approximately 2.5 hrs under normal traffic, making it a convenient corridor for families, business travellers, pilgrims, and tourists across South India.
One-way cab fare from Chennai to Vellore is ₹2,675 for Sedan, ₹3,500 for SUV, and ₹3,935 for Innova Crysta, with driver allowance (bata) included and fare quoted upfront before you confirm. For same-day returns, a round-trip cab from ₹4,560 (Sedan) keeps the same driver with you. The driver waits at Vellore for up to 4 hours at zero extra cost. No advance payment is required. Pay by cash or UPI only after reaching your destination.
- One-way fare: ₹2,675 (Sedan) · ₹3,500 (SUV) · ₹3,935 (Crysta)
- Round-trip fare: ₹4,560 (Sedan) · ₹6,110 (SUV) · ₹6,980 (Crysta). Driver waits up to 4 hrs free.
- Distance: 145 km · Estimated travel time: 2.5 hrs
- Vehicles: AC Sedan (4 pax) · AC SUV (6 pax) · AC Innova Crysta (6–7 pax)
- Pickup from home, hotel, railway station, or airport in Chennai
- Drop in Vellore, near Vellore Fort and CMC Hospital
- 24/7 Available
- Fixed Fare, No Surge
- Verified Drivers
Pickup
Chennai
13.0827, 80.2707
Drop
Vellore
12.9165, 79.1325
Route Distance
145 km
Travel Time
~2.5 hrs
Availability
24/7
Booking Advance
Not Required
Cab Fare: Chennai to Vellore
Total fare for the 145 km trip, driver allowance included. No surge, no advance. Toll, parking and permit charges extra where applicable.
Fare rates last updated: October 2026
Sedan
₹15/km × 145 km + ₹500 driver allowance
✓ Fixed fare · No meter · No surge
SUV
₹20/km × 145 km + ₹600 driver allowance
✓ Fixed fare · No meter · No surge
Innova Crysta
₹23/km × 145 km + ₹600 driver allowance
✓ Fixed fare · No meter · No surge
Available Vehicles & Fares
Sedan
Swift Dzire / Etios
SUV / MPV
Ertiga / Innova
Innova Crysta
Toyota Innova Crysta
Why Choose HJ Cabs?
Verified Drivers
Background-checked, commercially licensed drivers on every outstation trip.
Round-the-Clock Service
24/7 outstation cab service: early morning, midnight, weekends, and public holidays.
No Hidden Charges
Fixed upfront taxi fare quoted before you confirm. No meter, no surge, no night charge.
Pay on Arrival
No advance payment needed. Pay by cash or UPI only after reaching your destination.
About Vellore, Your Drop Point
Vellore is the headquarters of Vellore district, Tamil Nadu, about 145 km northwest of Chennai via National Highway 48 and 100 km southwest of Tirupati. The city is known for the 16th-century Vellore Fort, built during the Nayak era with its moat and Jalakandeswarar Temple, and the golden-roofed Sripuram temple nearby. Vellore's economy is anchored by Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore, one of India's leading multi-speciality hospitals, which draws patients from across the country and supports a large network of lodging, pharmacies, and medical-tourism services around the hospital. The city is also a long-established centre for leather goods manufacturing and tanning, a traditional industry of the Vellore-Ambur-Ranipet belt.
- Drop near Vellore Fort and CMC Hospital
- Vellore is in Vellore district
- Pickup in Chennai, near Chennai Airport (MAA) and Marina Beach
- Chennai is in Chennai district
Distance from Chennai to Vellore and Nearby Places
| From Chennai to | Distance | Time | Sedan one-way |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vellore (this route) | 145 km | 2.5 hrs | ₹2,675 |
| Tiruvallur | 45 km | 1.5 hrs | ₹1,475 |
| Chengalpattu | 55 km | 1.5 hrs | ₹1,745 |
| Kanchipuram | 75 km | 1.5 hrs | ₹2,450 |
| Tirupati | 140 km | 2.5 hrs | ₹2,600 |
| Puducherry | 170 km | 3 hrs | ₹3,050 |
| Trichy | 330 km | 5 hrs | ₹5,450 |
Chennai to Vellore Distance by Road and Travel Time
The distance from Chennai to Vellore by road is 145 km, and the drive takes around 2.5 hrs by car under normal traffic. The return distance from Vellore to Chennai is the same 145 km, so a round trip covers about 290 kilometres. Early morning departures from Chennai usually reach Vellore before peak-hour traffic. HJ Cabs drivers know this route and take the fastest road for the time of travel. For a same-day return, a round-trip cab is recommended: the driver waits up to 4 hours at Vellore at no extra charge. Vellore is known for the historic Vellore Fort and for CMC Hospital, one of India's leading multi-specialty hospitals. This short ~145 km route is frequently used for medical appointments as well as heritage day trips.
- Chennai to Vellore distance: 145 km by road
- Round-trip distance: about 290 km
- Travel time by car: 2.5 hrs
- Experienced drivers on this route
- Early morning & late night departures available
- Vellore — home to Vellore Fort and CMC Hospital
One Way Cab Chennai to Vellore
Book a one-way outstation cab from Chennai to Vellore and pay only for the 145 km you travel, with no return charge and no waiting charge. The one-way fare is ₹2,675 for Sedan, ₹3,500 for SUV, and ₹3,935 for Innova Crysta (₹15, ₹20 and ₹23/km), with driver allowance (bata) included and fare quoted upfront before you confirm. No surge pricing, no meter running, no hidden charges. What you see is what you pay.
- No return charge: you pay only for 145 km
- Sedan ₹2,675 · SUV ₹3,500 · Crysta ₹3,935
- Min 130 km applies · Driver allowance (bata) included
- Fare quoted upfront · No advance · Pay on arrival
Chennai to Vellore Taxi Fare
The one-way taxi fare from Chennai to Vellore is ₹2,675 for a Sedan, including driver allowance. Fares are charged on a per-km basis, starting from ₹15/km for Sedan, ₹20/km for SUV, and ₹23/km for Innova Crysta. Driver allowance (bata) is included in every quoted fare. For round trips, the rate drops to ₹14/km for Sedan and ₹22/km for Crysta, making round trips more economical on longer routes. All rates are fixed with no surge, no meter, and no night charges. Your fare is confirmed upfront before you accept the booking.
- Sedan ₹15/km one-way · ₹14/km round trip
- SUV ₹20/km one-way · ₹19/km round trip
- Innova Crysta ₹23/km one-way · ₹22/km round trip
- Min 130 km applies · Driver bata included · No surge pricing
Round Trip Cab Chennai to Vellore and Back
Planning a same-day return from Chennai to Vellore? Our round-trip cab keeps the same driver with you for the entire journey. The driver waits at Vellore for up to 4 hours at zero extra cost, with no separate cab needed for the return leg. The round-trip fare is ₹4,560 for Sedan, ₹6,110 for SUV, and ₹6,980 for Innova Crysta (₹14, ₹19 and ₹22/km, minimum 250 km), driver allowance included. The lower per-km rate makes round trips more economical than booking two separate one-ways. Perfect for temple visits, medical appointments, business meetings, and family outings.
- Same driver for return: no rebooking needed
- Free waiting up to 4 hours at Vellore
- Sedan ₹4,560 · SUV ₹6,110 · Crysta ₹6,980
- Driver allowance included · More economical than two one-ways
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Chennai to Vellore: FAQs
The distance from Chennai to Vellore by road is 145 km, and a round trip covers about 290 km. By car, the journey takes approximately 2.5 hrs depending on traffic and route taken. You can book a one-way cab from Chennai to Vellore starting at ₹2,675 (Sedan).
The one-way fare is ₹2,675 for Sedan, ₹3,500 for SUV, and ₹3,935 for Innova Crysta (₹15, ₹20 and ₹23/km), with driver allowance (bata) included. A round trip is ₹4,560 for Sedan. All fares are fixed, quoted upfront, with no hidden charges.
The journey is about 145 km and takes approximately ~2.5 hrs. Times may vary slightly with traffic.
Yes. The round-trip fare is ₹4,560 for Sedan, ₹6,110 for SUV, and ₹6,980 for Innova Crysta, at ₹14, ₹19 and ₹22/km, which is lower than the one-way per-km rate. The driver waits up to 4 hours at Vellore at no extra cost, with no need to book a separate return cab.
No advance payment is needed. Simply book your cab and pay the driver at the end of the trip using cash or UPI.
Hourly packages start at 5 hrs/50 km: Sedan ₹1,500, SUV ₹2,000, Crysta ₹2,500. Longer packages: 8 hrs/80 km from ₹2,400, 12 hrs/120 km from ₹3,600. Per-day packages include 250 km, starting from ₹4,000 for a Sedan.
We offer Sedans (4 passengers), SUVs (6 passengers), and premium Innova Crystas (7 passengers). All cars are air-conditioned, inspected, and operated by commercially licensed drivers.
Base per km rates are ₹15/km for Sedan, ₹20/km for SUV, and ₹23/km for Innova Crysta. These rates are used to calculate the total trip fare, which also includes a driver allowance (bata). The total fare is quoted upfront before you confirm the booking.
Yes. HJ Cabs operates the reverse route from Vellore to Chennai at the same per-km rates, starting from ₹15/km for Sedan. Alternatively, book a round trip from Chennai so the same driver returns you, saving you the hassle of rebooking.
Yes. HJ Cabs applies a minimum of 130 km per one-way trip. For short routes, the fare is calculated on this minimum even if the actual distance is less. The 145 km Chennai to Vellore route is above the minimum, so the full route distance is billed at the per-km rate.
Yes. Innova Crysta is available for this route at ₹3,935 one-way (₹23/km) and ₹6,980 round trip (₹22/km), with driver allowance included. The Crysta seats up to 7 passengers comfortably, making it ideal for family trips and groups. Fare is quoted upfront before you confirm.
HJ Cabs does not charge a cancellation fee for bookings cancelled before the driver is dispatched. Once the driver is en route to your pickup in Chennai, a nominal fee may apply. Since no advance payment is required, there is no deposit to forfeit. You only pay at the end of a completed journey by cash or UPI.
Yes. HJ Cabs operates 24/7 including early morning (2 AM, 3 AM, 4 AM) and midnight departures from Chennai to Vellore at the same fixed per-km fare with no night surcharge. WhatsApp or call +91-9042657398 to confirm your pickup time and the driver is dispatched accordingly.
Yes. Chennai to Vellore is one of our most frequently booked routes for CMC Hospital appointments, given the short ~2.5 hour drive. We can also arrange waiting time if you need a same-day return.
Vellore Fort is a well-known historic landmark in the town and is easy to combine with a hospital visit or day trip from Chennai.