Trip costs · Yercaud · from Bengaluru
How much does a Yercaud trip from Bengaluru cost?
About ₹26,000 for two people for 5 days (4 nights) in November — ₹13,000 each — at rates a travel agent can actually book. That's by train to Salem + bus, about 5 hours each way.
What it costs, season by season
Two people, 5 days, leaving Bengaluru on the 12th of the month (and on 26 December for Christmas week).
| When | What it's like | Total for 2 |
|---|---|---|
| November | Best time to go | ₹26,000 |
| June | Good time to go | ₹23,000 |
| Christmas–New Year | Holiday rush — hotels cost the most | ₹29,000 |
Where the money goes
Two people in November.
| Travel there and back — Train to Salem + bus | ₹1,920 |
| Stay — 4 nights at about ₹2,300 a night | ₹9,375 |
| Food | ₹7,500 |
| Local travel | ₹4,500 |
| Activities & buffer | ₹2,705 |
| Total | ₹26,000 |
Getting from Bengaluru to Yercaud
- 🚆 Train — train to Salem + bus: about 5 hours each way, ₹960 per person there and back (3AC).
Best time to go
A small, easy hill station in the Shevaroys — lake, coffee and viewpoints. The best months are October to May.
Making it cheaper
- Going in June instead of November saves about ₹3,000 for two, and it is still a good time to go.
- Avoid Christmas–New Year week if you can: the same trip costs about ₹3,000 more than in November, because hotels charge far more that week.
Questions
How much does a Yercaud trip from Bengaluru cost for 2 people?
About ₹26,000 for a 5-day trip in November — ₹13,000 each — travelling by train and staying at about ₹2,300 a night, at rates a travel agent can book.
How do you get from Bengaluru to Yercaud?
By train to Salem + bus: about 5 hours each way and ₹960 per person, there and back.
When is the best time to visit Yercaud?
October to May.
How much does a solo or family trip to Yercaud from Bengaluru cost?
Solo: about ₹20,000; Family of 4: about ₹43,500; 4 friends: about ₹48,500.
Estimates as of 28 September 2026, for a 5-day trip (4 nights): stays, food and local travel at the lowest rates a travel agent can genuinely book for that place and season, plus modelled 3AC train or economy flight fares and 10% for activities and extras. Realistic minimums, not live quotes — plan the trip for a day-by-day plan, and the exact price is confirmed before you pay anything.