There are 4 ways to get from Kotagiri to Yercaud by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Metupalaiyam to Salem Jntrain 12672
4h 34m₹1,804–3,385Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Wellington - Bus Stop to FlixBus Salem -AVR Circlebus FlixBus IN4340
6h 47m₹1,723–2,768Drive 216.9 km
- Drive from Kotagiri to Yercaudcar 216.9 km
3h 11m₹2,431–3,511Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kotagiri to Yercaudtaxi 216.9 km
3h 11m₹5,000–6,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kotagiri to Yercaud is to train which costs ₹1,800 - ₹3,400 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Kotagiri to Yercaud is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kotagiri to Yercaud. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Wellington - Bus Stop and arriving at FlixBus Salem -AVR Circle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Kotagiri to Yercaud. However, there are services departing from Metupalaiyam and arriving at Salem Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Kotagiri and Yercaud is 255 km. The road distance is 216.9 km.
The best way to get from Kotagiri to Yercaud without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Kotagiri to Yercaud, including transfers.
Kotagiri to Yercaud bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Wellington - Bus Stop station.
Kotagiri to Yercaud train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Metupalaiyam station.
The best way to get from Kotagiri to Yercaud is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,800 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Kotagiri, Tamil Nādu, India and Yercaud, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Metupalaiyam to Salem Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Wellington - Bus Stop to FlixBus Salem -AVR Circle once daily. Tickets cost ₹400–1,200 and the journey takes 6h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Metupalaiyam to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Wellington - Bus Stop to FlixBus Salem -AVR Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,200
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
Ooty Heritage
Ooty Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 97 87 11 10 67
- Website
- ootytaxiservice.com
The Black And White Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 87 62 54 79
- Website
- blacknwhiteholidays.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kotagiri to Yercaud bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Salem -AVR Circle station.
Kotagiri to Yercaud train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kotagiri to Yercaud is 217 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Kotagiri to Yercaud.
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