How to get fromJaffna to Salemby ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Salem by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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Ferry, train, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Ponmlai Gld Rcktrain
3. Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus
11h 11m
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry HSC Cheriyapani
2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Salem Towntrain 16530
13h 9m
₹7,022–8,657
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
2. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
3. Take the bus from Thanjavur to Salembus
12h 3m
Fly
1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Salem (SXV)plane JAF - SXV
21h 45m
₹21,268–75,317
Ferry, bus via Kumbakonam
1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
2. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus
3. Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus
14h 16m

Jaffna (JAF) to Salem (SXV) flights

17Weekly Planes

24h 10mAverage Duration

₹21,386Cheapest Price

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Distance: 396.7 km
Duration: 11h 11m

What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Salem, India?

IndiGo Airlines flies from Jaffna (JAF) to Salem (SXV) twice daily.

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Salem(opens in a new window), India(opens in a new window)

Salem, natively spelt as Selam, is a major city in Salem district, located on the banks of the Thirumanimutharu river in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu surrounded by mountains. Salem is the fifth largest urban agglomeration in the state, exceeded by Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, and Tiruchirappalli, and third largest metropolitan region in the state only after to Chennai and Coimbatore metropolitan regions. The city is 124 km2 large. Major products of Salem include silver anklets, sago, mangoes, steel, and textiles.

Things to do in Salem

Kurumbapatti Zoological Park(Opens in a new window)

The Kurumbapatti Zoological Park is a second largest zoo in Tamil Nadu next to Arignar Anna Zoological Park, situated in the foothills of the Shervaroyan Hills, 10 km from Salem, Tamil Nadu, India. It was set up in 1981 as a small museum and was later extended to 69 Ha. The zoo houses many species of wildlife, with monkeys as the major attraction, and is in the vicinity of reserve forest, permitting visitors the opportunity to also experience the flora and fauna there. The park has a gentle topography, areas of bamboo and woodland and semi-perennial streams. Facilities include a children's playground area.

Places to stay in Salem

ZIBE Salem By GRT Hotels(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

YMCA PROGRAM CENTRE(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Raj Residency Salem(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Rathna Residency(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

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