There are 7 ways to get from Kanchipuram to Yercaud by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Arakkonam to Salem Jntrain 22639 / ...
5h 43m₹1,119–3,513Bus
- Take the bus from Chengalpattu Junction to Salembus
6h 40m₹1,234–1,542Drive 256 km
- Drive from Kanchipuram to Yercaudcar 256 km
4h₹2,872–4,148Taxi
- 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₹6,489–12,818Train via Chengalpattu
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Ayodhyapattanamtrain 22153
6h 55m₹1,179–3,618Bus via Vellore
- Take the bus from Kanchipuram to Vellorebus Kanchipuram - Vellore
- Take the bus from Vellore to Salembus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
6h 56m₹1,542–3,315
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kanchipuram to Yercaud is to bus 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 FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand and arriving at Salem via Chengalpattu Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
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 Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Chengalpattu Junction 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 ₹1,200 - ₹1,600 and takes 6h 40m.
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, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Chengalpattu Junction to Salem once daily. Tickets cost ₹330–420 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
- 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 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chengalpattu Junction to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–420
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Kanchipuram to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Website
- Sree Kvr Travels
Bus from Vellore to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Sree Kvr Travels
- Website
- KBS Luxury Bus
Bus from Vellore to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- KBS Luxury Bus
- Phone
- +91 9047599599
- [email protected]
- Website
- PSS Transport
Bus from Vellore to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- PSS Transport
- Website
- Svp Travels
Bus from Vellore to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Svp Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Vellore to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,000
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- VVM Travels
Bus from Vellore to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- VVM Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Kanchipuram to Yercaud bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Salem 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 219+ hotels available in Yercaud.