There are 7 ways to get from Kāraikudi to Salem by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12606 / ...
- Take the bus from Trichy to Salembus
5h 15m₹740–3,169Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Salem Jntrain 07356
6h 52m₹300–2,366Train via Virudhachalam
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12606 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Salem Towntrain 06121 / ...
6h 21m₹335–2,610Drive 222.5 km
- Drive from Kāraikudi to Salemcar 222.5 km
3h 19m₹2,498–3,608Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kāraikudi to Salemtaxi 222.5 km
3h 19m₹4,600–5,500Train, bus via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12606 / ...
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
5h 58mBus
- Take the bus from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Devakottai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai to Salembus
6h 6m
Kāraikudi to Salem by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kāraikudi to Salem is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Kāraikudi to Salem is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kāraikudi to Salem. However, there are services departing from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Salem via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Kāraikudi to Salem. However, there are services departing from Karaikkudi Jn and arriving at Salem Town via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Kāraikudi and Salem is 262 km. The road distance is 222.5 km.
The best way to get from Kāraikudi to Salem without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 15m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Kāraikudi to Salem, including transfers.
Kāraikudi to Salem bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, depart from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kāraikudi to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.
The best way to get from Kāraikudi to Salem is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 6h 21m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Kāraikudi, India and Salem, India?
You can take a train from Karaikkudi Jn to Salem Town via Vridhachalam Jn in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kāraikudi to Salem via Devakottai, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai in around 6h 6m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Salem Town
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Trichy to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- NeuGo
- Website
- SKT Bus Transport
Bus from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- SKT Bus Transport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–5,500
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More Questions & Answers
Kāraikudi to Salem bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kāraikudi to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kāraikudi to Salem is 223 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Kāraikudi to Salem.
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