Kolkata to Yercaud
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Kolkata, West Bengal to Yercaud, Tamil Nadu.
Approx Distance: 2096 km
Approx Duration: 46.6 hrs
Route overview
Kolkata to Yercaud is about 2096 km by road, roughly 46.6 hours of travel time.
By car: Kolkata to Yercaud
About 42h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kolkata. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 119 km (about 2h 23m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 419. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 569. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 719. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 119 km (about 2h 23m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 838. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 988. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1138. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 119 km (about 2h 23m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1258. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1408. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1558. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 119 km (about 2h 23m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1677. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1827. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1977. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 119 km (about 2h 23m of driving) — Arrive in Yercaud
By bus: Kolkata to Yercaud
3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kolkata. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kolkata. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kolkata → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~699 km Takes about 15h 32m. Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 699). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Yercaud. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~699 km Takes about 15h 32m. Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1397). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Yercaud. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Yercaud. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~699 km Takes about 15h 32m. Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010.
- Arrive in Yercaud
By train: Kolkata to Yercaud
The nearest railway stations are Howrah Jn for Kolkata and Danishpet for Yercaud. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL EXP (12516) — departs 01:05 AM from Howrah Jn, arrives 09:35 AM (+1 day) at Danishpet, 32h 30m
- GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM SF Exp (12508) — departs 01:05 AM from Howrah Jn, arrives 09:35 AM (+1 day) at Danishpet, 32h 30m
- Shalimar Tiruvananthapuram Express (16324) — departs 11:00 PM from Santragachi Jn, arrives 08:57 AM (+2 days) at Danishpet, 33h 57m
- Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express (12660) — departs 11:15 PM from Santragachi Jn, arrives 08:08 AM (+2 days) at Danishpet, 32h 53m
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 2096 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,160 · Sedan ₹27,350 · SUV ₹35,780 · Innova / MUV ₹40,020 · Tempo Traveller ₹46,410
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,310 · AC Seater ₹3,770 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,350 · AC Sleeper ₹4,820 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,920
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,290 · Economy ₹2,130 · Third AC ₹2,960 · Second AC ₹4,220 · First AC ₹5,900
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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