There are 7 ways to get from Kanchipuram to Yercaud by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Arakkonam to Salem Jntrain 22639 / ...
5h 43m₹1,119–3,513Bus
- Take the bus from Chengalpattu to Atturbus
6h 34m₹1,189–3,218Drive 256 km
- Drive from Kanchipuram to Yercaudcar 256 km
4h₹2,869–4,144Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kanchipuram to Yercaudtaxi 256 km
4h₹5,000–6,500Line 16111 train, fly
- Take the train from Kanchipuram East to Chengalpattutrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
4h 22m₹6,489–12,818Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Chengalpattu Junction to Salembus
6h 40m₹1,234–1,542Train via Chengalpattu
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Ayodhyapattanamtrain 22153
6h 55m₹1,179–3,618
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kanchipuram to Yercaud is to bus via Salem which costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,600 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kanchipuram to Yercaud is to drive which takes 4h and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kanchipuram to Yercaud. However, there are services departing from Chengalpattu and arriving at Attur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Kanchipuram to Yercaud. However, there are services departing from Kanchipuram and arriving at Salem Jn via Arakkonam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Kanchipuram and Yercaud is 329 km. The road distance is 256 km.
The best way to get from Kanchipuram to Yercaud without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Kanchipuram to Yercaud, including transfers.
Kanchipuram to Yercaud bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, depart from Chengalpattu station.
Kanchipuram to Yercaud train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Arakkonam station.
The best way to get from Kanchipuram to Yercaud is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,300 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Kanchipuram, India and Yercaud, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Arakkonam to Salem Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Alternatively, Mettur Super Services operates a bus from Chengalpattu to Attur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹320–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Arakkonam to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Kanchipuram East to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Chengalpattu to Ayodhyapattanam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
Bus from Chengalpattu to Attur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–1,400
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–1,400
- AC Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹320–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chengalpattu Junction to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–420
- Website
- KSRTC
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Booking & Getting There
Kanchipuram to Yercaud bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, arrive at Attur station.
Kanchipuram to Yercaud train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanchipuram to Yercaud is 256 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Kanchipuram to Yercaud.
There are 221+ hotels available in Yercaud.