How to Reach Yercaud from Bangalore

Bangalore to Yercaud by flight

The nearest airport to Yercaud is located in Salem, about 38 km away, but there are no direct flights between here and Bangalore. Since Yercaud does not have an airport of its own, flying from Bangalore to Yercaud distance may be a bit of a hassle. That leaves us with the Trichy airport which is about 165 km away from Yercaud, but it does have flights to and from Bangalore’s Kempegowda International Airport. These flights usually don’t take much longer than an hour and a half, with an additional 4-hour trip by bus or taxi from Trichy airport to Yercaud itself.

Bangalore to Yercaud by train

The closest railhead to Yercaud is Salem Junction which is located at a distance of 35 km. If you are looking forward to Bangalore to Yercaud train journey, there are plenty of trains available for the same. Time taken by train from Bangalore to Salem Junction is about 4 to 5 hours, with most trains going back and forth between the two stations throughout the week. Even the indirect trains take a similar amount of time as compared to the direct route, still fluctuating between 4 to hours in total duration.

Bangalore to Yercaud by road

By car: Going from Bangalore to Yercaud by car is quite a convenient offer. Depending on which route you decide to take, the travel distance may range from around 230 km to 290 km, taking you a total of 4 to 6 hours to complete.

By bus: Buses and taxis go from Bangalore to Yercaud quite often, giving you a decent selection of comfortable options, but this road trip may be best experienced with your own vehicle, be it a car or a bike. The magnificent scenery that lines the roads, the winding routes and the numerous stops that you may pass along the way make this a road trip that is worth taking your time on.