There are 5 ways to get from Kāraikkudi to Yercaud by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Karur
best- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Karurtrain 07356 / ...
- Take the train from Karur to Salem Jntrain 17236 / ...
6h 20m₹1,098–3,380Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Salem Jntrain 07356
7h 2m₹1,000–2,516Bus
- Take the bus from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Devakottai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
7h 29mDrive 249.6 km
- Drive from Kāraikkudi to Yercaudcar 249.6 km
3h 43m₹2,822–4,077Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kāraikkudi to Yercaudtaxi 249.6 km
3h 43m₹5,000–6,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kāraikkudi to Yercaud is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,600 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Kāraikkudi to Yercaud is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kāraikkudi to Yercaud. However, there are services departing from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Salem, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Kāraikkudi to Yercaud. However, there are services departing from Karaikkudi Jn and arriving at Salem Jn via Karur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Kāraikkudi and Yercaud is 282 km. The road distance is 249.6 km.
The best way to get from Kāraikkudi to Yercaud without a car is to train via Karur which takes 6h 20m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Kāraikkudi to Yercaud, including transfers.
Kāraikkudi to Yercaud bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, depart from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kāraikkudi to Yercaud train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.
The best way to get from Kāraikkudi to Yercaud is to train via Karur which takes 6h 20m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 29m.
What companies run services between Kāraikkudi, India and Yercaud, India?
You can take a train from Karaikkudi Jn to Yercaud via Karur and Salem Jn in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kāraikkudi to Yercaud via Devakottai, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and Salem, Tamil Nadu in around 7h 29m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Karur to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Website
- SKT Bus Transport
Bus from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SKT Bus Transport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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Booking & Getting There
Kāraikkudi to Yercaud bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kāraikkudi to Yercaud train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kāraikkudi to Yercaud is 250 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Kāraikkudi to Yercaud.
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