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How to get fromArcot to Salemby train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, bus, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Arcot to Salem by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, bus, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Salem Jntrain train 12601 / ...
    4h 38m
    ₹699–2,768

  2. Bus via Hosūr

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Hosurbus bus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hosur to Salembus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    6h 36m
    ₹524–3,926

  3. Drive  217.1 km

    1. Drive from Arcot to Salemcar car 217.1 km
    3h 17m
    ₹2,425–3,502

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arcot to Salemtaxi taxi 217.1 km
    3h 17m
    ₹5,000–6,500

  5. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus bus
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane plane MAA - SXV
    5h 14m
    ₹5,773–10,052

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Standbus bus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
    2. Take the train from Jolarpettai to Salem Jntrain train 22639 / ...
    6h
    ₹562–3,350

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vellore Bypass to Dharmapuribus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dharmapuri to Salembus bus
    6h 43m

Arcot to Salem by bus

Calendar212Weekly Buses
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket₹524Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Arcot, India and Salem, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Katpadi Jn to Salem Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to Salem via Hosur in around 6h 36m.

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