There are 4 ways to get from Cumbum to Salem by bus (Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Cumbum - Yuvaraj Theatre to FlixBus Theni - Krishna Theatrebus FlixBus IN5116
- Take the bus from Theni, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Theni, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
6h 40mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Bodinayakkanur to Salem Jntrain 20602
7h 36m₹1,204–3,595Drive 270.9 km
- Drive from Cumbum to Salemcar 270.9 km
4h 19m₹3,055–4,412Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cumbum to Salemtaxi 270.9 km
4h 19m₹6,000–7,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cumbum to Salem is to train which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,600 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Cumbum to Salem is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Cumbum to Salem. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Cumbum - Yuvaraj Theatre and arriving at Salem, Tamil Nadu via Theni, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Cumbum to Salem. However, there are services departing from Bodinayakkanur and arriving at Salem Market via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Cumbum and Salem is 275 km. The road distance is 270.9 km.
The best way to get from Cumbum to Salem without a car is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Cumbum to Salem, including transfers.
Cumbum to Salem bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Cumbum - Yuvaraj Theatre station.
Cumbum to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bodinayakkanur station.
The best way to get from Cumbum to Salem is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,600 and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Cumbum, India and Salem, India?
You can take a bus from FlixBus Cumbum - Yuvaraj Theatre to Salem, Tamil Nadu via Theni, Tamil Nadu in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Bodinayakkanur to Salem Jn 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bodinayakkanur to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Cumbum - Yuvaraj Theatre to FlixBus Theni - Krishna Theatre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–200
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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More Questions & Answers
Cumbum to Salem bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Theni - Krishna Theatre station.
Cumbum to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cumbum to Salem is 271 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Cumbum to Salem.
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