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There are 5 ways to get from Coimbatore to Salem by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Tiruppurtrain train 22666 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tiruppur to Salembus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2h 37m
    ₹874–3,754

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Salembus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2h 55m
    ₹200–2,900

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Salem Jntrain train 12676 / ...
    3h 30m
    ₹265–2,107

  4. Drive  159.5 km

    1. Drive from Coimbatore to Salemcar car 159.5 km
    2h 16m
    ₹1,547–2,235

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Coimbatore to Salemtaxi taxi 159.5 km
    2h 16m
    ₹3,600–4,300

Coimbatore to Salem by train and bus

Calendar217Weekly Services
Duration2h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket₹874Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 37m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Coimbatore Jn to Salem Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, SBM Traansport operates a bus from Coimbatore to Salem every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 55m. 32 other operators also service this route.

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