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How to get fromEgmore to Salemby plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Egmore to Salem by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane plane MAA - SXV
    2h 24m
    ₹5,612–10,368

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Salem Towntrain train 22153
    5h 38m
    ₹230–1,800

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Salembus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    6h 35m
    ₹550–1,400

  4. Drive  316 km

    1. Drive from Egmore to Salemcar car 316 km
    4h 58m
    ₹3,071–4,436

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Egmore to Salemtaxi taxi 316 km
    4h 58m
    ₹7,000–8,500

  6. Bus via Vadalapani

    1. Take the bus from Vadalapani to Salembus bus
    9h 31m
    ₹860–2,239

Egmore to Salem by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket₹230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 24m

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

IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV) twice daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Salem Town once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 38m.

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