There are 7 ways to get from Arcot to Salem by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Salem Jntrain 12601 / ...
4h 44m₹786–3,618Bus via Hosūr
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Hosurbus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
- Take the bus from Hosur to Salembus
6h 49m₹524–1,177Bus
- Take the bus from Vellore Bypass to Dharmapuribus
- Take the bus from Dharmapuri to Salembus
6h 43mDrive 217.1 km
- Drive from Arcot to Salemcar 217.1 km
3h 17m₹2,442–3,527Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arcot to Salemtaxi 217.1 km
3h 17m₹5,000–6,500Bus, fly
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
5h 14m₹4,273–10,552Bus, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
- Take the train from Jolarpettai to Salem Jntrain 12601 / ...
6h 10m₹562–3,350
Arcot to Salem by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcot to Salem is to bus via Hosūr which costs ₹500 - ₹1,200 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Arcot to Salem is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcot to Salem. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass and arriving at Salem via Vellore Bypass and Dharmapuri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Arcot to Salem. However, there are services departing from Walajah Road Jn and arriving at Salem Market via Katpadi Jn and Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Arcot and Salem is 243 km. The road distance is 217.1 km.
The best way to get from Arcot to Salem without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Arcot to Salem, including transfers.
Arcot to Salem bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, depart from Vellore Bypass station.
Arcot to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katpadi Jn station.
The best way to get from Arcot to Salem is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 43m.
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 FlixBus Vellore - Bypass, Vellore Bypass, and Dharmapuri in around 6h 43m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katpadi Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Jolarpettai to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mssbus.com
Bus from Vellore Bypass to Dharmapuri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–1,200
- Website
- https://mssbus.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹350–1,200
- Phone
- 080 46333686
- [email protected]
- Website
- samtourist.com
Bus from Dharmapuri to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.samtourist.com/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–350
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Hosur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹350–950
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Hosur to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Arcot to Salem bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, arrive at Dharmapuri station.
Arcot to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcot to Salem is 217 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Arcot to Salem.
There are 211+ hotels available in Salem.