There are 8 ways to get from Kelambākkam to Salem by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Salem Towntrain 22153
5h 37m₹909–2,614Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Potheri station to Atturbus
6h 40m₹468–1,645Drive 298.6 km
- Drive from Kelambākkam to Salemcar 298.6 km
4h 30m₹3,351–4,841Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kelambākkam to Salemtaxi 298.6 km
4h 30m₹6,500–8,000Bus, fly to Salem
- Take the bus from Kelambakkam to Vandalur Gatebus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
4h 15m₹4,325–13,003Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Kelambakkam to Broadwaybus 102
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
12h 59mBus, fly to Trichy International Airport
- Take the bus from Kelambakkam to Vandalur Gatebus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus
8hBus, fly to Coimbatore International Airport
- Take the bus from Kelambakkam to Vandalur Gatebus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the bus from Chitra to Salembus
6h 54m₹5,425–10,803
Kelambākkam to Salem by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kelambākkam to Salem is to bus which costs ₹460 - ₹1,700 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kelambākkam to Salem is to bus and fly which takes 4h 15m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kelambākkam to Salem. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Kelambakkam and arriving at Attur via Potheri station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Kelambākkam to Salem. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Salem Town via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Kelambākkam and Salem is 348 km. The road distance is 298.6 km.
The best way to get from Kelambākkam to Salem without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Kelambākkam to Salem, including transfers.
Kelambākkam to Salem bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, depart from Potheri station.
Kelambākkam to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Kelambākkam to Salem is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹460 - ₹1,700 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Kelambākkam, India and Salem, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Salem Town once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 9m. Alternatively, Mettur Super Services operates a bus from Potheri station to Attur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹330–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Salem Town
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
Bus from Potheri station to Attur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–1,500
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–1,400
- AC Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹330–1,500
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Kelambakkam to Vandalur Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹15–110
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹15–21
- Express Service
- ₹22–35
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–110
Bus from Kelambakkam to Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹23–210
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹23–35
- Express Service
- ₹35–50
- Deluxe Service
- ₹45–70
- A/C Service
- ₹75–210
Bus from Kelambakkam to Vandalur Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹15–110
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹15–21
- Express Service
- ₹22–35
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–110
Bus from Kelambakkam to Vandalur Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹15–110
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹15–21
- Express Service
- ₹22–35
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–110
- Website
- SRL Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Schedules at
- SRL Travels
- 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
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Chitra to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Website
- VKV Travels
- Ac Seater
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from Chitra to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–750
- Website
- FlixBus India
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More Questions & Answers
Kelambākkam to Salem bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, arrive at Attur station.
Kelambākkam to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kelambākkam to Salem is 299 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Kelambākkam to Salem.
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