There are 6 ways to get from Melmalayanur to Salem Jn by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Melmalayanur to Madimangalamtaxi
- Take the train from Madimangalam to Katpadi Jntrain
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Salem Jntrain
5h 1m₹1,504–3,823Train
cheapest- Take the train from Polur to Jolarpettaitrain 11006
- Take the train from Jolarpettai to Salem Jntrain 22639 / ...
5h 37m₹1,089–3,421Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Melmalayanur to Tindivanamtaxi
- Take the bus from Tindivanam to Salem MSS Hubbus
5h 44m₹1,223–2,427Drive 188.8 km
- Drive from Melmalayanur to Salem Jncar 188.8 km
3h 3m₹2,110–3,048Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melmalayanur to Salem Jntaxi 188.8 km
3h 3m₹3,900–4,700Taxi, train, fly
- Take the taxi from Melmalayanur to Tindivanamtaxi
- Take the train from Tindivanam to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
4h 46m₹7,035–13,494
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melmalayanur to Salem Jn is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,500 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Melmalayanur to Salem Jn is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct train from Melmalayanur to Salem Jn. However, there are services departing from Polur and arriving at Salem Jn via Jolarpettai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Melmalayanur and Salem Jn is 298 km. The road distance is 188.8 km.
The best way to get from Melmalayanur to Salem Jn without a car is to taxi and train which takes 5h 1m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Melmalayanur to Salem Jn, including transfers.
Melmalayanur to Salem Jn train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Polur station.
Melmalayanur to Salem Jn train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Jolarpettai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melmalayanur to Salem Jn is 189 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Melmalayanur to Salem Jn.
There are 221+ hotels available in Salem Jn.
What companies run services between Melmalayanur, India and Salem Jn, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a vehicle from Melmalayanur to Salem Jn via Polur and Jolarpettai in around 5h 37m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madimangalam to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Katpadi Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Tindivanam to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Polur to Jolarpettai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Jolarpettai to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
Bus from Tindivanam to Salem MSS Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–1,300
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹430–1,300
- AC Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹270–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹900–4,700
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