There are 7 ways to get from Pillayarpatti to Salem by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Melur
best- Take the bus from Madurai to Salembus
4h 14m₹1,281–2,846Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Salem Jntrain 07356
7h 10m₹624–2,833Train via Virudhachalam
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12606 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Salem Towntrain 06121 / ...
6h 39m₹654–3,083Drive 213.6 km
- Drive from Pillayarpatti to Salemcar 213.6 km
3h 24m₹2,410–3,481Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pillayarpatti to Salemtaxi 213.6 km
3h 24m₹4,400–5,500Bus
- Take the bus from Kovilpatti to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Salembus
5h 17m₹1,478–4,535Train, bus
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12606 / ...
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
6h 16m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pillayarpatti to Salem is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,900 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Pillayarpatti to Salem is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Pillayarpatti to Salem. However, there are services departing from Melur, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Salem via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Pillayarpatti to Salem. However, there are services departing from Karaikkudi Jn and arriving at Salem Town via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Pillayarpatti and Salem is 291 km. The road distance is 213.6 km.
The best way to get from Pillayarpatti to Salem without a car is to bus via Melur which takes 4h 14m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Pillayarpatti to Salem, including transfers.
Pillayarpatti to Salem bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Pillayarpatti to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.
The best way to get from Pillayarpatti to Salem is to bus via Melur which takes 4h 14m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can train via Virudhachalam, which costs ₹650 - ₹3,100 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Pillayarpatti, India and Salem, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Salem twice daily. Tickets cost ₹650–2,100 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pillayarpatti to Salem Town via Karaikkudi Jn and Vridhachalam Jn in around 6h 39m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Salem Town
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Kovilpatti to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
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More Questions & Answers
Pillayarpatti to Salem bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Salem station.
Pillayarpatti to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pillayarpatti to Salem is 214 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Pillayarpatti to Salem.
There are 212+ hotels available in Salem.