There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Yercaud by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salembus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
4h 41m₹1,159–4,069Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Salem Jntrain 16574 / ...
5h 2m₹992–2,461Drive 233.1 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Yercaudcar 233.1 km
3h 41m₹2,610–3,770Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Yercaudtaxi 233.1 km
3h 41m₹4,800–6,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
5h 55m₹6,423–11,767Train via Villupuram
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Ayodhyapattanamtrain 22153
5h 24m₹1,140–3,426
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Yercaud is to train which costs ₹950 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Yercaud is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Yercaud. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue and arriving at Salem via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Yercaud. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Salem Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Puducherry and Yercaud is 239 km. The road distance is 233.1 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Yercaud without a car is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Puducherry to Yercaud, including transfers.
Puducherry to Yercaud bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, depart from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue station.
Puducherry to Yercaud train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Yercaud is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹950 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Yercaud, India?
Mahadev Travels operates a bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem every 3 hours, and the journey takes 4h 15m. Nine other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Salem Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Pondicherry to Trisulam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- 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 Ayodhyapattanam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- care@zingbus.com
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,000
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- helpdesk@tranzking.com
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- Globehopper Mobility
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Globehopper Mobility
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- customercare@krishbus.com
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,200
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–6,000
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Puducherry to Yercaud bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, arrive at Salem station.
Puducherry to Yercaud train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Yercaud is 233 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Puducherry to Yercaud.
There are 216+ hotels available in Yercaud.



















