There are 4 ways to get from Coimbatore to Salem Jn by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Coimbatore to Salem Jn by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coimbatore to Salem Jn is to bus which costs ₹190 - ₹280 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Coimbatore to Salem Jn is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Coimbatore and arriving at Salem. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Coimbatore Jn and arriving at Salem Jn. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Coimbatore and Salem Jn is 158 km. The road distance is 159.7 km.
The best way to get from Coimbatore to Salem Jn without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300.
The train from Coimbatore Jn to Salem Jn takes 2h 22m including transfers and departs hourly.
Coimbatore to Salem Jn bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Coimbatore station.
Coimbatore to Salem Jn train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Coimbatore Jn station.
The best way to get from Coimbatore to Salem Jn is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹190 - ₹280 and takes 2h 24m.
What companies run services between Coimbatore, India and Salem Jn, Tamil Nādu, 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, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Coimbatore to Salem 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹190–280 and the journey takes 2h.
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- KSRTC
Bus from Coimbatore to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–280
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,300
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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Booking & Getting There
Coimbatore to Salem Jn bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Salem station.
Coimbatore to Salem Jn train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coimbatore to Salem Jn is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Coimbatore to Salem Jn.
There are 214+ hotels available in Salem Jn.








