Key hubs
Erode airport and railway station
- Airport
- Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), about 91 km by road; Salem Airport is about 84 km away but has fewer flights
- Railway station
- Erode Junction (ED), a major junction in the Salem division of Southern Railway, with lines to Salem, Tiruchirappalli and Coimbatore side
- Getting around
- Autos, app cabs where available, and local buses within the city; a car and driver for Vellode, Bhavani, Kodumudi and Chennimalai
How to reach Erode by air
Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) is about 91 km away, roughly two hours by road depending on traffic. Salem Airport is about 84 km away.
How to reach Erode by train
Erode Junction (ED) is a major junction in the Salem division of Southern Railway, on the Jolarpettai-Shoranur and Erode-Tiruchirappalli lines, about 3 km from the central bus terminus.
How to reach Erode by road
Erode is linked by national and state highways to Salem, Coimbatore, Karur and Gobichettipalayam. State and private buses run from Erode Central Bus Terminus.
Getting around Erode
Autos, local buses and cabs work within the city; a hired car and driver is the easiest way to reach Vellode, Bhavani, Kodumudi and Chennimalai.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Erode
- Carry water and a hat, because shade and seating are limited at the bird sanctuary and temples.
- Hire a car and driver for out-of-town trips; local buses are slow and crowded.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.