There are 7 ways to get from Yercaud to Puducherry by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Salem to Villupurambus
- Take the bus from Villupuram to Pondicherrybus
4h 51m₹1,412–3,102Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Pondicherrytrain 16573 / ...
6h 22m₹1,004–2,462Train via Villupuram
- Take the train from Ayodhyapattanam to Villupuram Jntrain 22154
5h 23m₹1,174–3,395Drive 233.1 km
- Drive from Yercaud to Puducherrycar 233.1 km
3h 43m₹2,596–3,750Taxi
- Take the taxi from Yercaud to Puducherrytaxi 233.1 km
3h 43m₹4,800–6,000Fly, train
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
6h 17m₹5,143–14,314Bus via Attur
- Take the bus from Attur to Villupurambus
- Take the bus from Villupuram to Pondicherrybus
4h 57m₹1,548–4,083
Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Yercaud to Puducherry is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,500 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Yercaud to Puducherry is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Yercaud to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Pondicherry via Villupuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Yercaud to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Ayodhyapattanam and arriving at Pondicherry via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Yercaud and Puducherry is 242 km. The road distance is 233.1 km.
The best way to get from Yercaud to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Yercaud to Puducherry, including transfers.
Yercaud to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Salem station.
Yercaud to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ayodhyapattanam station.
The best way to get from Yercaud to Puducherry is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can train via Villupuram, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,400 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Yercaud, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a vehicle from Yercaud to Pondicherry via Salem, Villupuram, and Villupuram in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ayodhyapattanam to Villupuram Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 1m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ayodhyapattanam to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- 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 Trisulam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- 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 Salem Jn to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Salem to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–290
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Villupuram to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,900
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Villupuram to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,900
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- help@mssbus.com
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
Bus from Attur to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–1,300
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹360–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–6,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +9144 28 88 99 99
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Orampo Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 85 25 00 05 00
- Website
- orampo.com
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Booking & Getting There
Yercaud to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Villupuram station.
Yercaud to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yercaud to Puducherry is 233 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Yercaud to Puducherry.
There are 1175+ hotels available in Puducherry.