There are 7 ways to get from Ernākulam to Yercaud by bus, train, car, taxi, subway, or plane
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Bus via Aluva
best- Take the bus from Aluva to Salembus
6h 16m₹1,593–3,505Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Salem Jntrain 18190 / ...
7h 22m₹1,037–2,796Drive 362.7 km
- Drive from Ernākulam to Yercaudcar 362.7 km
5h 8m₹4,101–5,924Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ernākulam to Yercaudtaxi 362.7 km
5h 8m₹7,000–9,000Subway, fly
- Take the subway from MG Road to Aluvasubway
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Salem (SXV)plane COK - SXV
4h 35m₹7,353–15,065Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam, Kerala to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Ernakulam, Kerala - Salem, Tamil Nadu
6h 56mTrain via Ernakulam Town
- Take the train from Ernakulam Town to Salem Jntrain 12696 / ...
7h 27m₹1,039–2,813
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Salem (SXV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ernākulam to Yercaud is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,800 and takes 7h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Ernākulam to Yercaud is to subway and fly which takes 4h 35m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ernākulam to Yercaud. However, there are services departing from Aluva and arriving at Salem via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Ernākulam to Yercaud. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Salem Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
The distance between Ernākulam and Yercaud is 366 km. The road distance is 362.7 km.
The best way to get from Ernākulam to Yercaud without a car is to bus via Aluva which takes 6h 16m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Ernākulam to Yercaud, including transfers.
Ernākulam to Yercaud bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Aluva station.
Ernākulam to Yercaud train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Ernākulam to Yercaud is to bus via Aluva which takes 6h 16m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,800 and takes 7h 22m.
What companies run services between Ernākulam, India and Yercaud, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Aluva to Salem every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹800–2,500 and the journey takes 4h 23m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Salem Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 55m.
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–32,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Ernakulam Town to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Aluva to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,500
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Sleeper
- ₹850–2,500
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Ernākulam to Yercaud bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Salem station.
Ernākulam to Yercaud train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ernākulam to Yercaud is 363 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Ernākulam to Yercaud.
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