Kadapa to Yercaud
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh to Yercaud, Tamil Nadu.
Approx Distance: 399 km
Approx Duration: 8.9 hrs
Route overview
Kadapa to Yercaud is about 399 km by road, roughly 8.9 hours of travel time.
By car: Kadapa to Yercaud
About 8h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Kadapa. An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest & refuel near Punganuru. About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest & refuel near Krishnagiri. About 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
- 99 km (about 1h 59m of driving) — Arrive in Yercaud
By bus: Kadapa to Yercaud
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Kadapa. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kadapa. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kadapa → Yercaud. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~399 km Takes about 8h 52m. Tentative fare ₹440–₹1,170. Usual tea/meal halts: Punganuru (~170 km).
- Arrive in Yercaud
By train: Kadapa to Yercaud
The nearest railway stations are Cuddapah for Kadapa and Danishpet for Yercaud. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Okha-Rameswaram Express (16734) — departs 03:25 AM from Cuddapah, arrives 10:57 AM at Danishpet, 7h 32m
- Mumbai CST - Kanyakumari Express (16381) — departs 11:30 AM from Cuddapah, arrives 08:43 PM at Danishpet, 9h 13m
- With one change, 9h 24m in total: Haripriya Express (17416) 05:08 AM Kamalapuram to 08:08 AM Renigunta Jn, then Bilaspur-Ernakulam Express (22815) 09:35 AM Renigunta Jn to 02:32 PM Virapandy Road — change at Renigunta Jn (about 1h 27m wait)
- With one change, 9h 39m in total: Haripriya Express (17416) 05:08 AM Kamalapuram to 08:08 AM Renigunta Jn, then Bilaspur Tirunelveli SF Express (12787) 09:35 AM Renigunta Jn to 02:47 PM Virapandy Road — change at Renigunta Jn (about 1h 27m wait)
- With one change, 10h 22m in total: Venkatadri SF Express (12797) 04:10 AM Kamalapuram to 07:08 AM Renigunta Jn, then Bilaspur-Ernakulam Express (22815) 09:35 AM Renigunta Jn to 02:32 PM Virapandy Road — change at Renigunta Jn (about 2h 27m wait)
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 399 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹4,490 · Sedan ₹5,290 · SUV ₹6,930 · Innova / MUV ₹7,780 · Tempo Traveller ₹9,080
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹440 · AC Seater ₹720 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹640 · AC Sleeper ₹920 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,170
- Train: Sleeper ₹270 · Economy ₹430 · Third AC ₹590 · Second AC ₹830 · First AC ₹1,150
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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