There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Yercaud by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madurai to Salembus
2h 35m₹1,427–3,008Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Salem Jntrain 17236 / ...
4h 27m₹989–2,435Drive 246.8 km
- Drive from Madurai to Yercaudcar 246.8 km
3h 59m₹2,769–4,000Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Yercaudtaxi 246.8 km
3h 59m₹5,000–6,500Bus via Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
4h 28m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Yercaud is to train which costs ₹950 - ₹2,500 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Yercaud is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Yercaud. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Salem via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Yercaud. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Salem Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Madurai and Yercaud is 251 km. The road distance is 246.8 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Yercaud without a car is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Madurai to Yercaud, including transfers.
Madurai to Yercaud bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Yercaud train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Yercaud is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹950 - ₹2,500 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Yercaud, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Salem twice daily. Tickets cost ₹650–2,100 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Salem Jn 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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More Questions & Answers
Madurai to Yercaud bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Salem station.
Madurai to Yercaud train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Yercaud is 247 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Madurai to Yercaud.
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