There are 3 ways to get from Chidambaram to Salem by train, car, or taxi
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Chidambaram to Salem by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Salem is to train which costs ₹190 - ₹1,500 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Salem is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹2,900.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Salem Town. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Salem is 229 km. The road distance is 177.5 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Salem without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,500.
The train from Chidambaram to Salem Town takes 5h 56m including transfers and departs once daily.
Chidambaram to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Salem is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Chidambaram to Salem.
There are 212+ hotels available in Salem.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Salem, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Salem Town once daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 5h 56m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Salem Town
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
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