Nearest Railway Station to Vellore
Looking for the nearest railway station to Vellore? The closest station is Vellore Cantonment Junction, situated just 1 km from the heart of the city. The short distance can be easily covered in about 3 to 4 minutes via auto-rickshaw, e-rickshaw, or taxi. Strategically located on the Villupuram–Tirupati line, Vellore Cantonment railway station plays a crucial role in serving the local population.
Although this station is relatively new and still undergoing infrastructure development, it remains an essential access point for travelers entering Vellore. Currently, auto-rickshaws and taxis are the most commonly used transport options from the station, offering frequent and affordable services.
Vellore, positioned on the banks of the Palar River in northeastern Tamil Nadu, has a rich historical background and has seen various rulers throughout history. Today, Vellore is home to two prestigious institutions—Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) and Christian Medical College & Hospital (CMC)—making it a hub for education and healthcare.
Additionally, Vellore is one of India’s top contributors to the leather industry, accounting for approximately 37% of the country’s total leather exports. Whether visiting for education, healthcare, or business, Vellore Cantonment station offers a convenient entry point to this dynamic city. Travelling to Vellore and want food in train at you seat. Don’t worry Travelkhana provide food delivery in train, airports and offsites basically everywhere is India. Simply download Travelkhana app or order your favorite food.
Essential Information about Vellore Cantt. Railway Station
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- Track: Single Electric-Line
- Address: Infantry Road, Near Vellore Corporation Office, Vellore-632001 Vellore
- State: Tamil Nadu
- Elevation: 218 m above sea level
- Zone: SR/Southern
- Division: Tiruchchirappalli
Nearby Stations to Vellore Cantt. Railway Station
- VT/Vellore Town 1 km
- PNTR/Pennathur Halt 9 km
- KPD/Katpadi Junction 10 km
- KNB/Kaniyambadi 12 km
- SVUR/Sevur 16 km
- LTI/Latteri 17 km
- BUM/Bomma Samudram 20 km
- VJ/Virinchipuram 21 km
- KMM/Kannamangalam 21 km
- THL/Tiruvalam 22 km
Rating: 4.7/5
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Porters/Escalators: Good
- Food: Good
- Transportation: Excellent
- Lodging: Excellent
- RailFanning: Excellent
- Sightseeing: Excellent
- Safety: Excellent
Trains Passing Through VLR/Vellore Cantt.
| TRAIN NO. | TRAIN NAME | TRAIN TYPE | ARRIVAL TIME | DEPARTURE TIME | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00401 | Varanasi – Rameswaram Bharat Darshan Special | Suvidha | 17:31 | 17:31 | ||
| 01031 | Mumbai LTT – Velankanni Specialfare Special | Mail/Express Rake | 10:20 | 10:22 | ||
| 01032 | Velankanni – Mumbai LTT Special Fare Special (PT) | Mail/Express Rake | 20:23 | 20:25 | ||
| 02603 | Kharagpur – Villupuram Inaugural Special | SuperFast Rake | 19:53 | 19:55 | ||
| 02605Xx | Purulia – Villupuram SF Special | SuperFast Rake | 21:08 | 21:10 | ||
| 06031xx | Vasai Road – Tiruchchirappalli Special Fare Special | Mail/Express Rake | 18:04 | 18:04 | ||
| 06040 | Velankanni – Mumbai LTT Special Fare Special | Mail/Express Rake | 05:45 | 05:47 | ||
| 06042 | Velankanni – Mumbai LTT Special Fare Special | Mail/Express Rake | 15:58 | 16:00 | ||
| 06841 | Katpadi – Villupuram Passenger Special (UnReserved) | Passenger Rake | 16:55 | 17:15 | ||
| 06842 | Villupuram–Katpadi Passenger Special (UnReserved) | Passenger Rake | 08:04 | 08:05 | ||
| 07059 | Velankanni – Secunderabad Special Fare Special | Mail/Express Rake | 03:45 | 03:47 | ||
| 07060 | Secunderabad – Velankanni SpecialFare Special | Mail/Express Rake | 00:33 | 00:35 | ||
| 07061 | Kakinada Port – Velankanni SpecialFare Special | Mail/Express | 23:53 | 23:53 | ||
| 07412 | Kakinada Port – Velankanni SpecialFare Special | Mail/Express Rake | 01:15 | 01:17 | ||
| 07412X | Vijayawada – Velankanni SpecialFare Special | Mail/Express Rake | 02:21 | 02:21 | ||
| 07413 | Velankanni – Kakinada Port Special Fare Special (PT) | Mail/Express Rake | 03:50 | 03:52 | ||
| 07685 | Hyderabad – Rameswaram SpecialFare Special | Mail/Express Rake | 06:38 | 06:40 | ||
| 07686 | Rameswaram – Hyderabad SpecialFare Special (PT) | Mail/Express Rake | 19:43 | 19:45 | ||
| 09041 | Bandra (T.) – Velankanni Special | Mail/Express Rake | 17:23 | 17:25 | ||
| 09042 | Velankanni – Bandra (T.) Special (PT) | Mail/Express Rake | 07:48 | 07:50 | ||
| 11005 | Dadar – Puducherry Chalukya Express (via Yesvantpur) (PT) | Mail/Express Rake | 03:13 | 03:15 | ||
| 11006 | Puducherry – Dadar Chalukya Express (Via Yesvantpur) (PT) | Mail/Express Rake | 23:48 | 23:50 | ||
| 12867 | Howrah – Puducherry (Aurobindo) SF Express (PT) | SuperFast Rake | 04:03 | 04:05 | ||
| 12868 | Puducherry – Howrah (Aurobindo) Superfast Express (PT) | SuperFast Rake | 15:58 | 16:00 | ||
| 16779 | Tirupati – Rameswaram (Meenakshi) Express | Mail/Express Rake | 15:53 | 15:55 | ||
| 16780 | Rameswaram – Tirupati (Meenakshi) Express (PT) | Mail/Express Rake | 06:43 | 06:45 | ||
| 17407 | Pamani Express | Mail/Express Rake | 13:43 | 13:45 | ||
| 17408 | Pamani Express | Mail/Express Rake | 12:48 | 12:50 | ||
| 17413 | Tirupati – Puducherry Weekly Express | Mail/Express Rake | 00:05 | 00:07 | ||
| 17414 | Puducherry – Tirupati Weekly Express | Mail/Express Rake | 12:00 | 12:02 | ||
| 185SR | Chennai Beach Vellore Cant MEMU | MEMU | 21:25 | destination | ||
| 22603 | Kharagpur – Villupuram SF Express | SuperFast Rake | 17:43 | 17:45 | ||
| 22604 | Villupuram – Kharagpur SF Express (PT) | SuperFast Rake | 14:08 | 14:10 | ||
| 22605 | Purulia – Villupuram SF Express (PT) | SuperFast Rake | 17:43 | 17:45 | ||
| 22606 | Villupuram – Purulia SF Express (PT) | SuperFast Rake | 14:08 | 14:10 | ||
| 56009 | Arakkonam – Vellore Cantt. Passenger (UnReserved) | Passenger Rake | 09:45 | destination | ||
| 56010 | Vellore Cantt. – Arakkonam Passenger (UnReserved) | Passenger Rake | origin | 17:10 | ||
| 56013 | Arakkonam – Vellore Cantt Passenger (UnReserved) | Passenger Rake | 15:25 | destination | ||
| 56014 | Vellore Cantt. – Arakkonam Passenger (UnReserved) | Passenger Rake | origin | 10:10 | ||
| 56881 | Katpadi – Villupuram Passenger (UnReserved) | Passenger Rake | 05:08 | 05:10 | ||
| 56882 | Villupuram – Tirupati Passenger (UnReserved) | Passenger Rake | 08:10 | 08:12 | ||
| 56883 | Katpadi-Villupuram Passenger (UnReserved) | Passenger Rake | 06:54 | 06:55 | ||
| 56884 | Villupuram – Tirupati Passenger (UnReserved) | Passenger Rake | 19:58 | 20:00 | ||
| 56885 | Tirupati – Villupuram Passenger (UnReserved) | Passenger Rake | 17:04 | 17:05 | ||
| 56886 | Villupuram – Katpadi Passenger (UnReserved) | Passenger Rake | 21:40 | 21:42 | ||
| 66017 | Chennai Beach – Vellore Cantt. MEMU | MEMU Rake | 21:40 | destination | ||
| 66018 | Vellore Cantt. – Chennai Beach MEMU | MEMU Rake | origin | 06:00 | ||