There are 5 ways to get from Mettupalayam to Salem by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
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 17mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Metupalaiyam to Salem Jntrain 12672
4h 44m₹278–2,206Line 06009 train, train
- Take the train from Metupalaiyam to Coimbatore Jntrain 06009 / ...
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Salem Jntrain 12676 / ...
4h 39m₹380–3,071Drive 159.2 km
- Drive from Mettupalayam to Salemcar 159.2 km
2h 21m₹1,793–2,590Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mettupalayam to Salemtaxi 159.2 km
2h 21m₹4,000–4,900
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mettupalayam to Salem is to train which costs ₹270 - ₹2,300 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Mettupalayam to Salem is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Mettupalayam 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 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Mettupalayam 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 4h 39m.
The distance between Mettupalayam and Salem is 202 km. The road distance is 159.2 km.
The best way to get from Mettupalayam to Salem without a car is to bus which takes 4h 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Mettupalayam to Salem, including transfers.
Mettupalayam to Salem bus services, operated by Surya Transports, depart from Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu station.
Mettupalayam to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Metupalaiyam station.
The best way to get from Mettupalayam to Salem is to bus which takes 4h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can line 06009 train and train, which costs ₹380 - ₹3,100 and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between Mettupalayam, India and Salem, India?
You can take a bus from Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Metupalaiyam to Salem Market via Coimbatore Jn and Salem Jn in around 4h 39m.
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Metupalaiyam to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Website
- Surya Transports
Bus from Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Surya Transports
- Phone
- +91 99448 76788
- [email protected]
- Website
- PKM Travels
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- PKM Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,900
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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
Mettupalayam to Salem bus services, operated by Surya Transports, arrive at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu station.
Mettupalayam to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Coimbatore Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mettupalayam to Salem is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Mettupalayam to Salem.
There are 206+ hotels available in Salem.