There are 4 ways to get from Yercaud to Kodaikānāl by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Salem to Kodaikanalbus
4h 57m₹1,872–3,713Train, taxi
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Palanitrain 22651
- Take the taxi from Palani to Kodaikānāltaxi
5h 53m₹1,594–3,212Drive 248.4 km
- Drive from Yercaud to Kodaikānālcar 248.4 km
4h 11m₹2,805–4,052Taxi
- Take the taxi from Yercaud to Kodaikānāltaxi 248.4 km
4h 11m₹5,000–6,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yercaud to Kodaikānāl is to train and taxi which costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,300 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Yercaud to Kodaikānāl is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Yercaud to Kodaikānāl. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Kodaikanal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Yercaud and Kodaikānāl is 290 km. The road distance is 248.4 km.
The best way to get from Yercaud to Kodaikānāl without a car is to bus which takes 4h 57m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Yercaud to Kodaikānāl, including transfers.
Yercaud to Kodaikānāl bus services, operated by Sam Tourist Bus, depart from Salem station.
Yercaud to Kodaikānāl bus services, operated by Sam Tourist Bus, arrive at Kodaikanal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yercaud to Kodaikānāl is 248 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Yercaud to Kodaikānāl.
There are 547+ hotels available in Kodaikānāl.
What companies run services between Yercaud, India and Kodaikānāl, India?
Sam Tourist Bus operates a bus from Salem to Kodaikanal 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹1,100–2,800 and the journey takes 4h 32m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Jn to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 080 46333686
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sam tourist
Bus from Salem to Kodaikanal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–2,800
- Website
- Sam tourist
- Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹1,100–2,800
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹600–6,500
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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