There are 5 ways to get from Kottayam to Yercaud by bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kottayam to Salembus
7h 55m₹1,235–2,324Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Salem Jntrain 12696 / ...
8h 52m₹1,062–2,978Drive 420.3 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Yercaudcar 420.3 km
5h 57m₹4,680–6,760Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Yercaudtaxi 420.3 km
5h 57m₹8,500–11,000Bus via FlixBus Salem -AVR Circle (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kottayam - Nagampadam to FlixBus Salem -AVR Circlebus FlixBus IN4450
9h 31m₹1,413–2,855
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Yercaud is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,000 and takes 8h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Yercaud is to drive which takes 5h 57m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Yercaud. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Salem via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Yercaud. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Salem Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
The distance between Kottayam and Yercaud is 433 km. The road distance is 420.3 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Yercaud without a car is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Kottayam to Yercaud, including transfers.
Kottayam to Yercaud bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Yercaud train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Yercaud is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,000 and takes 8h 52m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Yercaud, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kottayam to Salem every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹480–1,400 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Salem Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 8h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,400
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kottayam - Nagampadam to FlixBus Salem -AVR Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,900
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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Booking & Getting There
Kottayam to Yercaud bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Salem station.
Kottayam to Yercaud train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Yercaud is 420 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Kottayam to Yercaud.
There are 214+ hotels available in Yercaud.