There are 4 ways to get from Ooty to Salem by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Ooty, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
5h 30mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Udagamandalam to Metupalaiyamtrain 06137
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Salem Jntrain 12676 / ...
9h 9m₹502–4,039Drive 208.9 km
- Drive from Ooty to Salemcar 208.9 km
3h 31m₹2,355–3,402Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ooty to Salemtaxi 208.9 km
3h 31m₹5,000–6,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ooty to Salem is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹4,100 and takes 9h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Ooty to Salem is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ooty, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Salem, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Ooty to Salem. However, there are services departing from Udagamandalam and arriving at Salem Market via Metupalaiyam, Coimbatore Jn and Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
The distance between Ooty and Salem is 215 km. The road distance is 208.9 km.
The best way to get from Ooty to Salem without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs .
The bus from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu takes 5h 30m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Ooty to Salem bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, depart from Ooty, Tamil Nadu station.
Ooty to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Udagamandalam station.
The best way to get from Ooty to Salem is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹4,100 and takes 9h 9m.
What companies run services between Ooty, India and Salem, India?
Vee Vee Bus operates a bus from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu every 2 hours, and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Udagamandalam to Salem Market via Metupalaiyam, Coimbatore Jn, and Salem Jn in around 9h 9m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Udagamandalam to Metupalaiyam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
Ooty Heritage
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
Ooty to Salem bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, arrive at Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Ooty to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Metupalaiyam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ooty to Salem is 209 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Ooty to Salem.
There are 211+ hotels available in Salem.