There are 8 ways to get from Kanchipuram to Yercaud by bus, train, taxi, car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Kanchipuram to Katpadi Tamil Nadubus Kanchipuram - Katpadi Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Salem Jntrain 12601 / ...
4h 42m₹1,372–3,765Train
cheapest- Take the train from Arakkonam to Salem Jntrain 22639 / ...
5h 43m₹1,119–3,513Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Kanchipuram Bypass to Mecheribus
- Take the taxi from Mecheri to Yercaudtaxi
5h 36m₹1,751–2,932Drive 256 km
- Drive from Kanchipuram to Yercaudcar 256 km
4h₹2,900–4,189Taxi
- 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₹7,489–14,818Train via Chengalpattu
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Ayodhyapattanamtrain 22153
6h 55m₹1,179–3,618Bus
- Take the bus from Chenkalpattu toll gate to Salembus
7h 10m₹1,209–4,068
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kanchipuram to Yercaud is to bus which costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,100 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kanchipuram to Yercaud is to drive which takes 4h and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kanchipuram to Yercaud. However, there are services departing from Chenkalpattu toll gate and arriving at Salem via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
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 303 km. The road distance is 256 km.
The best way to get from Kanchipuram to Yercaud without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 42m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Kanchipuram to Yercaud, including transfers.
Kanchipuram to Yercaud bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Chenkalpattu toll gate 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 - ₹4,100 and takes 7h 10m.
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, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Chenkalpattu toll gate to Salem twice daily. Tickets cost ₹750–2,200 and the journey takes 4h 56m. Kerala State Road Transport Corporation also services this route once daily.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katpadi Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
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 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 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
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Kanchipuram to Katpadi Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
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More Questions & Answers
Kanchipuram to Yercaud bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, 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 217+ hotels available in Yercaud.