There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Yercaud by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Thoppumpady to Salembus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
7hTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Salem Jntrain 18190 / ...
7h 33m₹1,345–3,172Drive 370.9 km
- Drive from Kochi to Yercaudcar 370.9 km
5h 19m₹4,158–6,006Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Yercaudtaxi 370.9 km
5h 19m₹7,500–9,000Bus via Nedumbassery
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Salembus
7h 26m₹1,458–3,718
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Yercaud is to bus via Nedumbassery which costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,800 and takes 7h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Yercaud is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs ₹4,100 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Yercaud. However, there are services departing from Thoppumpady and arriving at Salem via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Yercaud. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Salem Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
The distance between Kochi and Yercaud is 376 km. The road distance is 370.9 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Yercaud without a car is to bus which takes 7h and costs .
It takes approximately 7h to get from Kochi to Yercaud, including transfers.
Kochi to Yercaud bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, depart from Thoppumpady station.
Kochi to Yercaud train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Yercaud is to bus which takes 7h and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,200 and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Yercaud, India?
Mahadev Travels operates a bus from Thoppumpady to Salem once daily, and the journey takes 6h 34m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Salem Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Thoppumpady to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Angamaly to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹370–1,300
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Angamaly to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,300
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Sleeper
- ₹750–2,300
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Kochi to Yercaud bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, arrive at Salem station.
Kochi to Yercaud train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Yercaud is 371 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Kochi to Yercaud.
There are 222+ hotels available in Yercaud.











