There are 5 ways to get from Mamallapuram to Salem by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Salem Towntrain 22153
5h 6m₹1,143–2,802Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Salembus
5h 58m₹750–2,200Drive 283.5 km
- Drive from Mamallapuram to Salemcar 283.5 km
4h 18m₹3,199–4,620Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mamallapuram to Salemtaxi 283.5 km
4h 18m₹5,500–7,000Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Mamallapuram to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
4h 21m₹4,174–10,663
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mamallapuram to Salem is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Mamallapuram to Salem is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mahabalipuram and arriving at Salem. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Mamallapuram to Salem. However, there are services departing from Chengalpattu and arriving at Salem Town via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Mamallapuram and Salem is 320 km. The road distance is 283.5 km.
The best way to get from Mamallapuram to Salem without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Mamallapuram to Salem, including transfers.
Mamallapuram to Salem bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Mahabalipuram station.
Mamallapuram to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Mamallapuram to Salem is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹2,200 and takes 5h 58m.
What companies run services between Mamallapuram, India and Salem, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Salem Town once daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 39m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Mahabalipuram to Salem twice daily. Tickets cost ₹750–2,200 and the journey takes 5h 58m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengalpattu to Salem Town
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Mahabalipuram to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Mamallapuram to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
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More Questions & Answers
Mamallapuram to Salem bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Salem station.
Mamallapuram to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mamallapuram to Salem is 284 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Mamallapuram to Salem.
There are 212+ hotels available in Salem.