There are 4 ways to get from Karur to Chinnasalem by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Karur to Salembus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu
3h 18mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Karur to Salem Jntrain 17236 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Chinna Salemtrain 16573 / ...
3h 54m₹268–2,158Drive 143 km
- Drive from Karur to Chinnasalemcar 143 km
2h 17m₹1,613–2,330Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karur to Chinnasalemtaxi 143 km
2h 17m₹2,400–3,000
Karur to Chinnasalem by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karur to Chinnasalem is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹2,200 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Karur to Chinnasalem is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Karur to Chinnasalem. However, there are services departing from Karur and arriving at Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu via Salem, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Karur to Chinnasalem. However, there are services departing from Karur and arriving at Chinna Salem via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Karur and Chinnasalem is 204 km. The road distance is 143 km.
The best way to get from Karur to Chinnasalem without a car is to bus which takes 3h 18m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Karur to Chinnasalem, including transfers.
Karur to Chinnasalem bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Karur station.
Karur to Chinnasalem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karur station.
The best way to get from Karur to Chinnasalem is to bus which takes 3h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹260 - ₹2,200 and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Karur, India and Chinnasalem, India?
You can take a bus from Karur to Chinnasalem via Salem, Salem, Tamil Nadu, and Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karur to Chinna Salem via Salem Jn in around 3h 54m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karur to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Salem Jn to Chinna Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Karur to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,400–3,000
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Booking & Getting There
Karur to Chinnasalem bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Salem station.
Karur to Chinnasalem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karur to Chinnasalem is 143 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Karur to Chinnasalem.
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