There are 4 ways to get from Velankanni to Yercaud by train, car, or taxi
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Train via Karur
best- Take the train from Vellankanni to Karurtrain 17316
- Take the train from Karur to Salem Jntrain 17236 / ...
7h 25m₹1,116–3,512Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vellankanni to Salem Jntrain 17316
7h 49m₹1,032–2,755Drive 283.7 km
- Drive from Velankanni to Yercaudcar 283.7 km
4h 23m₹3,172–4,581Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velankanni to Yercaudtaxi 283.7 km
4h 23m₹5,500–7,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Yercaud is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,800 and takes 7h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Velankanni to Yercaud is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600.
No, there is no direct train from Velankanni to Yercaud. However, there are services departing from Vellankanni and arriving at Salem Jn via Karur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Velankanni and Yercaud is 330 km. The road distance is 283.7 km.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Yercaud without a car is to train via Karur which takes 7h 25m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Velankanni to Yercaud, including transfers.
Velankanni to Yercaud train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellankanni station.
Velankanni to Yercaud train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velankanni to Yercaud is 284 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Velankanni to Yercaud.
There are 214+ hotels available in Yercaud.
What companies run services between Velankanni, India and Yercaud, India?
You can take a train from Vellankanni to Yercaud via Karur and Salem Jn in around 7h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellankanni to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- 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
Train from Karur to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Vellankanni to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
KKL Taxi Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 44 91 90 90
- Website
- kkltaxi.business.site
Siva Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 65 89 24 31
- Website
- sivacabs.business.site
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