There are 4 ways to get from Kāraikkudi to Yercaud by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Salem Jntrain 07356
6h 7m₹1,000–2,516Bus
- Take the bus from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Devakottai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai to Salembus
6h 29mDrive 249.6 km
- Drive from Kāraikkudi to Yercaudcar 249.6 km
3h 43m₹2,816–4,067Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kāraikkudi to Yercaudtaxi 249.6 km
3h 43m₹5,000–6,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kāraikkudi to Yercaud is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,600 and takes 6h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Kāraikkudi to Yercaud is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kāraikkudi to Yercaud. However, there are services departing from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Salem via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Kāraikkudi to Yercaud. However, there are services departing from Karaikkudi Jn and arriving at Salem Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Kāraikkudi and Yercaud is 282 km. The road distance is 249.6 km.
The best way to get from Kāraikkudi to Yercaud without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Kāraikkudi to Yercaud, including transfers.
Kāraikkudi to Yercaud bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, depart from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kāraikkudi to Yercaud train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.
The best way to get from Kāraikkudi to Yercaud is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Kāraikkudi, India and Yercaud, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Karaikkudi Jn to Salem Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kāraikkudi to Yercaud via Devakottai, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, and Salem in around 6h 29m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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More Questions & Answers
Kāraikkudi to Yercaud bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kāraikkudi to Yercaud train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kāraikkudi to Yercaud is 250 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Kāraikkudi to Yercaud.
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