There are 4 ways to get from Vellore to Yercaud by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Yercaud is to bus which costs ₹850 - ₹1,600 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Yercaud is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Vellore to Yercaud. However, there are services departing from Vellore and arriving at Salem via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Vellore to Yercaud. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Salem Jn via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Vellore and Yercaud is 245 km. The road distance is 202.3 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Yercaud without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Vellore to Yercaud, including transfers.
Vellore to Yercaud bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Vellore station.
Vellore to Yercaud train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katpadi Jn station.
The best way to get from Vellore to Yercaud is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹1,600 and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Yercaud, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Katpadi Jn to Salem Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Vellore to Salem once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–750 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katpadi Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Vellore to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–750
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Vellore to Yercaud bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Salem station.
Vellore to Yercaud train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Yercaud is 202 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Vellore to Yercaud.
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