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There are 6 ways to get from Nellore to Salem by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Nellore to Salem Jntrain train 22504 / ...
    8h 5m
    ₹369–2,884

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nellore to Tirupatibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Tirupati to Salembus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    9h 25m

  3. Drive  421.9 km

    1. Drive from Nellore to Salemcar car 421.9 km
    6h 16m
    ₹4,092–5,910

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nellore to Salemtaxi taxi 421.9 km
    6h 16m
    ₹8,500–11,000

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Nellore to Chennai Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane plane MAA - SXV
    6h 2m
    ₹5,702–10,853

  6. Bus via Chennai

    1. Take the bus from Nellore to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Salembus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    10h 12m

Nellore to Salem by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₹369Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 446 km
  • Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Nellore, India and Salem, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Nellore to Salem Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹260–2,100 and the journey takes 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nellore to Salem via Tirupati in around 9h 25m.

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