There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Yercaud by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salembus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper / ...
4h 41m₹1,413–2,998Train
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₹2,616–3,779Taxi
- 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₹6,423–12,267Train 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 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Yercaud. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue and arriving at Salem via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
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 239 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 4h 41m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Puducherry to Yercaud, including transfers.
Puducherry to Yercaud bus services, operated by No 1 Air Travels, depart from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue 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 4h 41m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹950 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Yercaud, India?
No 1 Air Travels operates a bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem every 2 hours, and the journey takes 4h 15m. 10 other operators also service this route. 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
- ₹5,500–9,000
- 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
- Website
- No 1 Air Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- No 1 Air Travels
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kallada Tours and Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Schedules at
- Kallada Tours and Travels
- Website
- Avlt Trans
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Avlt Trans
- Phone
- +91 9994 998 437
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91 4224349490
- [email protected]
- Website
- City Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- City Travels
- Website
- City Travels
- Website
- Sri Vaari Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Vaari Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 93440 62552
- [email protected]
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- A1 Travels
- 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 No 1 Air Travels, arrive at Salem 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.
There are 222+ hotels available in Yercaud.



















