There are 5 ways to get from Kotagiri to Salem by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Coimbatore
best- Take the bus from Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
4h 47mLine 06009 train, train
cheapest- Take the train from Metupalaiyam to Coimbatore Jntrain 06009 / ...
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Salem Jntrain 12676 / ...
5h 9m₹1,214–4,086Drive 188.8 km
- Drive from Kotagiri to Salemcar 188.8 km
2h 49m₹2,132–3,079Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kotagiri to Salemtaxi 188.8 km
2h 49m₹4,800–6,000Bus
- Take the bus from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Ooty, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
6h 6m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kotagiri to Salem is to line 06009 train and train which costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,100 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Kotagiri to Salem is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kotagiri to Salem. However, there are services departing from Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Salem, Tamil Nadu via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Kotagiri to Salem. However, there are services departing from Metupalaiyam and arriving at Salem Market via Coimbatore Jn and Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Kotagiri and Salem is 233 km. The road distance is 188.8 km.
The best way to get from Kotagiri to Salem without a car is to bus via Coimbatore which takes 4h 47m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Kotagiri to Salem, including transfers.
Kotagiri to Salem bus services, operated by Surya Transports, depart from Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu station.
Kotagiri to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Metupalaiyam station.
The best way to get from Kotagiri to Salem is to bus via Coimbatore which takes 4h 47m and costs . Alternatively, you can line 06009 train and train, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,100 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Kotagiri, Tamil Nādu, India and Salem, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kotagiri to Salem, Tamil Nadu via Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu and Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kotagiri to Salem Market via Metupalaiyam, Coimbatore Jn, and Salem Jn in around 5h 9m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Metupalaiyam to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 99448 76788
- [email protected]
- Website
- pkmtravels.com
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- https://www.pkmtravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9994 998 437
- [email protected]
- Website
- veeveebus.com
Bus from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://veeveebus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–6,000
Ooty Heritage
Ooty Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 97 87 11 10 67
- Website
- ootytaxiservice.com
The Black And White Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 87 62 54 79
- Website
- blacknwhiteholidays.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kotagiri to Salem bus services, operated by Surya Transports, arrive at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu station.
Kotagiri to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Coimbatore Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kotagiri to Salem is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Kotagiri to Salem.
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