There are 6 ways to get from Kuthalam to Salem by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
5h 40mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Salem Towntrain 16530
8h 35m₹309–2,446Train via Villupuram
- Take the train from Kutralam to Villupuram Jntrain 16866 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Salem Towntrain 22153
7h 3m₹325–2,583Drive 203.2 km
- Drive from Kuthalam to Salemcar 203.2 km
3h 1m₹2,285–3,300Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kuthalam to Salemtaxi 203.2 km
3h 1m₹4,200–5,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Kutralam to Thanjavurtrain 06415 / ...
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Salembus Thanjavur - Salem
7h 10m₹559–2,393
Kuthalam to Salem by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kuthalam to Salem is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,500 and takes 8h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Kuthalam to Salem is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kuthalam to Salem. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Salem, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Kuthalam to Salem. However, there are services departing from Kutralam and arriving at Salem Town via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between Kuthalam and Salem is 213 km. The road distance is 203.2 km.
The best way to get from Kuthalam to Salem without a car is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Kuthalam to Salem, including transfers.
Kuthalam to Salem bus services, operated by ACLS Navigator, depart from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Kuthalam to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kutralam station.
The best way to get from Kuthalam to Salem is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Villupuram, which costs ₹320 - ₹2,600 and takes 7h 3m.
What companies run services between Kuthalam, India and Salem, India?
ACLS Navigator operates a bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu every 4 hours, and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kutralam to Salem Town via Villupuram Jn in around 7h 3m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kutralam to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Villupuram Jn to Salem Town
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Kutralam to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Salem Town
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 91- 7872898989
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thanjavur to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹430–600
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kuthalam to Salem bus services, operated by ACLS Navigator, arrive at Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Kuthalam to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kuthalam to Salem is 203 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Kuthalam to Salem.
There are 210+ hotels available in Salem.










