There are 4 ways to get from Auroville to Yercaud by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salembus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
5h 15mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Ayodhyapattanamtrain 22153
5h 46m₹1,374–3,727Drive 239.7 km
- Drive from Auroville to Yercaudcar 239.7 km
3h 47m₹2,679–3,870Taxi
- Take the taxi from Auroville to Yercaudtaxi 239.7 km
3h 47m₹4,900–6,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Auroville to Yercaud is to train which costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,800 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Auroville to Yercaud is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Auroville to Yercaud. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue and arriving at Salem via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Auroville to Yercaud. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Ayodhyapattanam via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Auroville and Yercaud is 249 km. The road distance is 239.7 km.
The best way to get from Auroville to Yercaud without a car is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Auroville to Yercaud, including transfers.
Auroville to Yercaud bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue station.
Auroville to Yercaud train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
The best way to get from Auroville to Yercaud is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,800 and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between Auroville, India and Yercaud, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem hourly, and the journey takes 4h 35m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Ayodhyapattanam once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 4m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Villupuram Jn to Ayodhyapattanam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Auroville to Yercaud bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Salem station.
Auroville to Yercaud train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ayodhyapattanam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auroville to Yercaud is 240 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Auroville to Yercaud.
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