What is the cheapest way to get from Auroville to Yercaud?

The cheapest way to get from Auroville to Yercaud is to train which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,800 and takes 5h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Auroville to Yercaud?

The fastest way to get from Auroville to Yercaud is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.

Is there a direct bus between Auroville and Yercaud?

No, there is no direct bus from Auroville to Yercaud. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Salem via Villupuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Auroville and Yercaud?

No, there is no direct train from Auroville to Yercaud. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Salem Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Auroville to Yercaud?

The distance between Auroville and Yercaud is 256 km. The road distance is 239.7 km.

How do I travel from Auroville to Yercaud without a car?

The best way to get from Auroville to Yercaud without a car is to bus which takes 5h 18m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹5,500.

How long does it take to get from Auroville to Yercaud?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Auroville to Yercaud, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Auroville to Yercaud bus from?

Auroville to Yercaud bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Pondicherry station.

Where do I catch the Auroville to Yercaud train from?

Auroville to Yercaud train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.

Train or bus from Auroville to Yercaud?

The best way to get from Auroville to Yercaud is to bus which takes 5h 18m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹5,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,800 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Auroville to Yercaud bus arrive?

Auroville to Yercaud bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Villupuram station.

Where does the Auroville to Yercaud train arrive?

Auroville to Yercaud train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.

Can I drive from Auroville to Yercaud?

Yes, the driving distance between Auroville to Yercaud is 240 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Auroville to Yercaud.

Where can I stay near Yercaud?

There are 230+ hotels available in Yercaud.

Auroville to Yercaud - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Auroville to Yercaud by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Pondicherry to Villupurambus
2. Take the bus from Villupuram to Salembus
5h 18m
₹1,642–5,236
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Salem Jntrain 16574 / ...
5h 24m
₹1,224–2,777
Drive 239.7 km
1. Drive from Auroville to Yercaudcar 239.7 km
3h 47m
₹2,723–3,933
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Auroville to Yercaudtaxi 239.7 km
3h 47m
₹4,900–6,000
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
6h 17m
₹7,154–14,627
Train via Villupuram
1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Ayodhyapattanamtrain 22153
5h 46m
₹1,374–3,727

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

₹6,203Cheapest Price

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Distance: 255.9 km
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Auroville, India and Yercaud, India?

You can take a vehicle from Auroville to Yercaud via Pondicherry, Villupuram, and Salem in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Salem Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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