There are 9 ways to get from Kodambakkam to Salem by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly to Salem
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
2h 28m₹4,211–10,854Train via Tambaram
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Salem Towntrain 22153
6h 46m₹334–2,677Bus via Chennai Park
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
7h 9mDrive 316.8 km
- Drive from Kodambakkam to Salemcar 316.8 km
4h 48m₹3,569–5,155Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kodambakkam to Salemtaxi 316.8 km
4h 48m₹7,000–8,500Fly to Trichy International Airport, bus
- 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
6h 13mBus
- Take the bus from Vadalapani to Salembus
7h 15m₹850–2,200Bus #2
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Salembus Chennai - Salem
7h 25m₹478–1,426Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Salem Jntrain 22637 / ...
7h 25m₹439–3,490
Kodambakkam to Salem by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kodambakkam to Salem is to bus which costs ₹470 - ₹1,500 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kodambakkam to Salem is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹11,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vadalapani and arriving at Salem. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Kodambakkam to Salem. However, there are services departing from Kodambakam and arriving at Salem Town via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Kodambakkam and Salem is 275 km. The road distance is 316.8 km.
The best way to get from Kodambakkam to Salem without a car is to train via Tambaram which takes 6h 46m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Kodambakkam to Salem, including transfers.
Kodambakkam to Salem bus services, operated by SRL Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kodambakkam to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Kodambakkam to Salem is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹11,000. Alternatively, you can train via Tambaram, which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 6h 46m, you could also bus via Chennai Park, which costs and takes 7h 9m.
What companies run services between Kodambakkam, India and Salem, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV) once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Salem Town once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 9m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- 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
Train from Chennai Central to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- 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
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Vadalapani to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹470–650
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kodambakkam to Salem bus services, operated by SRL Travels, arrive at Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Kodambakkam to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kodambakkam to Salem is 317 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Kodambakkam to Salem.
There are 206+ hotels available in Salem.