What is the cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Yercaud?

The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Yercaud is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,000 and takes 8h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kottayam to Yercaud?

The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Yercaud is to train and fly which takes 5h 51m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹17,000.

Is there a direct bus between Kottayam and Yercaud?

No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Yercaud. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Salem via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Kottayam and Yercaud?

No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Yercaud. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Salem Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

How far is it from Kottayam to Yercaud?

The distance between Kottayam and Yercaud is 433 km. The road distance is 420.3 km.

How do I travel from Kottayam to Yercaud without a car?

The best way to get from Kottayam to Yercaud without a car is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,400.

How long does it take to get from Kottayam to Yercaud?

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Kottayam to Yercaud, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kottayam to Yercaud bus from?

Kottayam to Yercaud bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.

Where do I catch the Kottayam to Yercaud train from?

Kottayam to Yercaud train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.

Train or bus from Kottayam to Yercaud?

The best way to get from Kottayam to Yercaud is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,000 and takes 8h 52m.

Where does the Kottayam to Yercaud bus arrive?

Kottayam to Yercaud bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Salem station.

Where does the Kottayam to Yercaud train arrive?

Kottayam to Yercaud train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.

Can I drive from Kottayam to Yercaud?

Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Yercaud is 420 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Kottayam to Yercaud.

Where can I stay near Yercaud?

There are 221+ hotels available in Yercaud.

Kottayam to Yercaud - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kottayam to Yercaud by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Salembus
7h 55m
₹1,235–2,324
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Salem Jntrain 12696 / ...
8h 52m
₹1,062–2,978
Drive 420.3 km
1. Drive from Kottayam to Yercaudcar 420.3 km
5h 57m
₹4,798–6,930
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Yercaudtaxi 420.3 km
5h 57m
₹8,500–11,000
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Aluvatrain
2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Salem (SXV)plane COK - SXV
5h 51m
₹7,445–17,046
Bus via FlixBus Salem -AVR Circle (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from FlixBus Kottayam - Nagampadam to FlixBus Salem -AVR Circlebus FlixBus IN4450
9h 31m
₹1,413–2,855

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Salem (SXV) flights

3Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

₹5,949Cheapest Price

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Distance: 432.6 km
Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Yercaud, India?

Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kottayam to Salem every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹480–1,400 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Salem Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 8h 25m.

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