There are 9 ways to get from Chinnasalem to Athur by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass to FlixBus Ulundurpet - Tollbus FlixBus IN5143
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll to FlixBus Authoorbus FlixBus IN5112 / ...
9h 38m₹952–2,576Train, bus via Tiruppur
cheapest- Take the train from Chinna Salem to Tiruppurtrain 16855
- Take the bus from Tiruppur to Tiruchendurbus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
13h 31m₹663–3,267Train
- Take the train from Chinna Salem to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Arumuganeritrain
9h 51m₹875–4,494Drive 391.7 km
- Drive from Chinnasalem to Athurcar 391.7 km
6h 4m₹4,361–6,299Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chinnasalem to Athurtaxi 391.7 km
6h 4m₹8,500–11,000Train to Salem, fly
- Take the train from Chinna Salem to Salem Towntrain
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane SXV - TCR
7h 16m₹8,887–28,997Train, bus
- Take the train from Chinna Salem to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Madurai Jntrain
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Authoorbus
10h 24m₹665–3,414Train to Chennai International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chinna Salem to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
7h 14m₹8,045–18,284Train, train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chinna Salem to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane TRZ - TCR
9h 40m₹9,525–30,714
Chinnasalem to Athur by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chinnasalem to Athur is to train and bus via Tiruppur which costs ₹650 - ₹3,300 and takes 13h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Chinnasalem to Athur is to drive which takes 6h 4m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chinnasalem to Athur. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass and arriving at FlixBus Authoor via FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Chinnasalem to Athur. However, there are services departing from Chinna Salem and arriving at Arumuganeri via Vridhachalam Jn and Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
The distance between Chinnasalem and Athur is 475 km. The road distance is 391.7 km.
The best way to get from Chinnasalem to Athur without a car is to bus which takes 9h 38m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 9h 38m to get from Chinnasalem to Athur, including transfers.
Chinnasalem to Athur bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass station.
Chinnasalem to Athur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chinna Salem station.
The best way to get from Chinnasalem to Athur is to bus which takes 9h 38m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹850 - ₹4,500 and takes 9h 51m.
What companies run services between Chinnasalem, India and Athur, India?
You can take a vehicle from Chinnasalem to FlixBus Authoor via FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass and FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll in around 9h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chinna Salem to Athur via Vridhachalam Jn, Tiruchchirapali, and Arumuganeri in around 9h 51m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Tuticorin Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–27,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–27,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–27,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Hyderabad, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–28,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chinna Salem to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Arumuganeri
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Chinna Salem to Salem Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Chinna Salem to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Chinna Salem to Tiruppur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Chinna Salem to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Chinna Salem to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass to FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–260
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll to FlixBus Authoor
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Authoor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–850
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Tiruppur to Tiruchendur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Tiruppur to Tiruchendur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- +91 98424 37444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Al Travels
Bus from Tiruppur to Tiruchendur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Al Travels
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Tiruppur to Tiruchendur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Tiruppur to Tiruchendur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–1,300
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- SP Transport
Bus from Tiruppur to Tiruchendur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- SP Transport
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Tiruppur to Tiruchendur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Tiruppur to Tiruchendur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Tiruppur to Tiruchendur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Tiruppur to Tiruchendur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 9030531288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shri Vishwakarma Travels
Bus from Tiruppur to Tiruchendur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Shri Vishwakarma Travels
- Website
- Shri Vishwakarma Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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Booking & Getting There
Chinnasalem to Athur bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll station.
Chinnasalem to Athur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chinnasalem to Athur is 392 km. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Chinnasalem to Athur.
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