There are 7 ways to get from Nanganallur to Salem by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly to Salem
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
2h 11m₹4,207–10,825Bus via Potheri station
cheapest- Take the bus from Potheri station to Atturbus
6h 15m₹330–1,500Train
- Take the train from Tambaram to Salem Towntrain 22153
6h 32m₹330–2,651Drive 308.6 km
- Drive from Nanganallur to Salemcar 308.6 km
4h 41m₹3,485–5,033Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nanganallur to Salemtaxi 308.6 km
4h 41m₹7,000–8,500Fly to Trichy International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus
5h 56mBus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
7h 16m
Nanganallur to Salem by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nanganallur to Salem is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Nanganallur to Salem is to fly which takes 2h 11m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nanganallur station to Salem. However, there are services departing from Meenambakkam station and arriving at Attur via Potheri station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Nanganallur to Salem. However, there are services departing from Palavanthangal and arriving at Salem Town via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Nanganallur and Salem is 264 km. The road distance is 308.6 km.
The best way to get from Nanganallur to Salem without a car is to bus via Potheri station which takes 6h 15m and costs ₹330 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Nanganallur to Salem, including transfers.
Nanganallur to Salem bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, depart from Potheri station.
Nanganallur to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Nanganallur to Salem is to fly which takes 2h 11m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹11,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Potheri station, which costs ₹330 - ₹1,500 and takes 6h 15m, you could also train, which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between Nanganallur, India and Salem, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV) once daily. Alternatively, Mettur Super Services operates a bus from Potheri station to Attur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹330–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Salem Town
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mssbus.com
Bus from Potheri station to Attur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–1,500
- Website
- https://mssbus.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–1,400
- AC Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹330–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nanganallur to Salem bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, arrive at Attur station.
Nanganallur to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nanganallur to Salem is 309 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Nanganallur to Salem.
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