There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Yercaud by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Villupurambus
- Take the bus from Villupuram to Salembus
5h₹1,400–4,952Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Salem Jntrain 16574 / ...
5h 2m₹992–2,461Drive 233.1 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Yercaudcar 233.1 km
3h 41m₹2,662–3,844Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Yercaudtaxi 233.1 km
3h 41m₹4,800–6,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
5h 55m₹6,923–15,267Train via Villupuram
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Ayodhyapattanamtrain 22153
5h 24m₹1,140–3,426
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Yercaud is to train which costs ₹950 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Yercaud is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Yercaud. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Salem via Villupuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Yercaud. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Salem Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Puducherry and Yercaud is 243 km. The road distance is 233.1 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Yercaud without a car is to bus which takes 5h and costs ₹1,400 - ₹5,000.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Puducherry to Yercaud, including transfers.
Puducherry to Yercaud bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry to Yercaud train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Yercaud is to bus which takes 5h and costs ₹1,400 - ₹5,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹950 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Yercaud, India?
You can take a bus from Pondicherry to Yercaud via Villupuram and Salem in around 5h. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Salem Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Pondicherry to Trisulam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Villupuram Jn to Ayodhyapattanam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,900
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Villupuram to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–6,000
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Puducherry to Yercaud bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Villupuram station.
Puducherry to Yercaud train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Yercaud is 233 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Puducherry to Yercaud.
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