There are 6 ways to get from Yercaud to Karaikal by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Salem to Tiruchirappallibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
7h 46mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16232 / ...
9h 26m₹1,154–3,712Train via Villupuram
- Take the train from Ayodhyapattanam to Villupuram Jntrain 22154
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
7h 59m₹1,214–3,745Drive 262.8 km
- Drive from Yercaud to Karaikalcar 262.8 km
3h 58m₹2,571–3,714Taxi
- Take the taxi from Yercaud to Karaikaltaxi 262.8 km
3h 58m₹5,000–6,500Bus, train
- Take the bus from Salem to Thanjavurbus Salem - Thanjavur
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Karaikaltrain 16188
8h 38m₹1,365–3,439
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Yercaud to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,800 and takes 9h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Yercaud to Karaikal is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Yercaud to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Nagapattinam via Tiruchirappalli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Yercaud to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Ayodhyapattanam and arriving at Karaikal via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Yercaud and Karaikal is 324 km. The road distance is 262.8 km.
The best way to get from Yercaud to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 7h 46m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Yercaud to Karaikal, including transfers.
Yercaud to Karaikal bus services, operated by RKT Tours and Travels, depart from Salem station.
Yercaud to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ayodhyapattanam station.
The best way to get from Yercaud to Karaikal is to bus which takes 7h 46m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Villupuram, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,800 and takes 7h 59m.
What companies run services between Yercaud, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a vehicle from Yercaud to Karaikal via Salem, Tiruchirappalli, and Nagapattinam in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Yercaud to Karaikal via Ayodhyapattanam and Villupuram Jn in around 7h 59m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ayodhyapattanam to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- 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 Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Thanjavur to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Salem Jn to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Phone
- +91 98425 11660
- [email protected]
- Website
- RKT Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- RKT Travels
- Website
- Ayya Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Ayya Travels
- Phone
- +91 99924 52851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- Essaar Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Essaar Travels
- Website
- Ya2 Connect
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Ya2 Connect
- Website
- Akv Vasantha Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Akv Vasantha Travels
- Website
- Srs Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Srs Travels
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- NeuGo
- Website
- Rathimeena Travels B
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Rathimeena Travels B
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 93422 22241
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dream Line Travels Private Limited
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Dream Line Travels Private Limited
- Website
- Pamba Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Pamba Travels
- Phone
- +91 9994 998 437
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
- Phone
- +91 9865511926
- [email protected]
- Website
- Universal Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Universal Travels
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91 4224349490
- [email protected]
- Website
- City Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- City Travels
- Website
- City Travels
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Salem to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹430–600
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +9144 28 88 99 99
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Orampo Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 85 25 00 05 00
- Website
- orampo.com
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Booking & Getting There
Yercaud to Karaikal bus services, operated by RKT Tours and Travels, arrive at Tiruchirappalli station.
Yercaud to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yercaud to Karaikal is 263 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Yercaud to Karaikal.
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