There are 5 ways to get from Coimbatore to Salem by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
3h₹200–2,300Train
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Salem Jntrain 12676 / ...
3h 29m₹265–2,107Drive 159.5 km
- Drive from Coimbatore to Salemcar 159.5 km
2h 13m₹1,794–2,591Taxi
- Take the taxi from Coimbatore to Salemtaxi 159.5 km
2h 13m₹3,600–4,300Bus via Erode
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Erode, Tamil Nadubus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Erode, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Erode, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Erode, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
3h 14m
Coimbatore to Salem by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coimbatore to Salem is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹2,200 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Coimbatore to Salem is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Salem, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Coimbatore to Salem. However, there are services departing from Coimbatore Jn and arriving at Salem Market via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Coimbatore and Salem is 167 km. The road distance is 159.5 km.
The best way to get from Coimbatore to Salem without a car is to bus which takes 3h and costs ₹200 - ₹2,300.
The bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu takes 3h including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Coimbatore to Salem bus services, operated by PKM Transport, depart from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu station.
Coimbatore to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Coimbatore Jn station.
The best way to get from Coimbatore to Salem is to bus which takes 3h and costs ₹200 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹260 - ₹2,200 and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between Coimbatore, India and Salem, India?
PKM Transport operates a bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 3h. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Coimbatore Jn to Salem Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 22m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–280
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- Ac Seater
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,300
Coimbatore Taxi
- Phone
- +91 737 381 2345
- Website
- coimbatoretaxi.com
Priyam Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91 948 609 4973
- Website
- coimbatoretaxitours.com
Rudra Cabs
- Phone
- +91 894 070 9000
- Website
- ruthracabs.in
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More Questions & Answers
Coimbatore to Salem bus services, operated by PKM Transport, arrive at Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Coimbatore to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coimbatore to Salem is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Coimbatore to Salem.
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