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How to get fromCoimbatore to Salemby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Coimbatore to Salem by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Salembus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2h 50m
    ₹200–2,300

  2. Train

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

  3. Drive  159.6 km

    1. Drive from Coimbatore to Salemcar car 159.6 km
    2h 15m
    ₹1,784–2,576

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Coimbatore to Salemtaxi taxi 159.6 km
    2h 15m
    ₹3,600–4,300

Coimbatore to Salem by bus

Calendar1338Weekly Buses
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket₹200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 166.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 50m

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

Mahadev Travels operates a bus from Coimbatore to Salem every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 50m. Six 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.

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