There are 4 ways to get from Coonoor to Yercaud by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Metupalaiyam to Salem Jntrain 12672
5h₹1,878–3,473Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Coonoor - Bus Stand to FlixBus Salem -AVR Circlebus FlixBus IN4340
6h 21m₹1,207–2,075Drive 219.5 km
- Drive from Coonoor to Yercaudcar 219.5 km
3h 36m₹2,138–3,087Taxi
- Take the taxi from Coonoor to Yercaudtaxi 219.5 km
3h 36m₹5,500–6,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coonoor to Yercaud is to bus which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,100 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Coonoor to Yercaud is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Coonoor to Yercaud. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Coonoor - Bus Stand and arriving at FlixBus Salem -AVR Circle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Coonoor to Yercaud. However, there are services departing from Metupalaiyam and arriving at Salem Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Coonoor and Yercaud is 258 km. The road distance is 219.5 km.
The best way to get from Coonoor to Yercaud without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs ₹1,800 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Coonoor to Yercaud, including transfers.
Coonoor to Yercaud bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Coonoor - Bus Stand station.
Coonoor to Yercaud train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Metupalaiyam station.
The best way to get from Coonoor to Yercaud is to train which takes 5h and costs ₹1,800 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,100 and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Coonoor, India and Yercaud, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Metupalaiyam to Salem Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Coonoor - Bus Stand to FlixBus Salem -AVR Circle 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹400–1,200 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Metupalaiyam to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Coonoor - Bus Stand to FlixBus Salem -AVR Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,200
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–6,500
Ooty Heritage
Ooty Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 97 87 11 10 67
- Website
- ootytaxiservice.com
The Black And White Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 87 62 54 79
- Website
- blacknwhiteholidays.com
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Booking & Getting There
Coonoor to Yercaud bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Salem -AVR Circle station.
Coonoor to Yercaud train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coonoor to Yercaud is 219 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Coonoor to Yercaud.
There are 219+ hotels available in Yercaud.









