There are 4 ways to get from Porayar to Salem by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Vaithisvarankoil to Salem Towntrain 16530
6h 51m₹1,141–2,712Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Myladuthurai to Thanjavurbus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Salembus Thanjavur - Salem
8h 24m₹1,037–2,702Drive 227.6 km
- Drive from Porayar to Salemcar 227.6 km
3h 20m₹2,554–3,689Taxi
- Take the taxi from Porayar to Salemtaxi 227.6 km
3h 20m₹4,700–6,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Porayar to Salem is to bus which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,700 and takes 8h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Porayar to Salem is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Porayar to Salem. However, there are services departing from Myladuthurai and arriving at Salem via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Porayar to Salem. However, there are services departing from Vaithisvarankoil and arriving at Salem Town via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Porayar and Salem is 282 km. The road distance is 227.6 km.
The best way to get from Porayar to Salem without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Porayar to Salem, including transfers.
Porayar to Salem bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Myladuthurai station.
Porayar to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vaithisvarankoil station.
The best way to get from Porayar to Salem is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,700 and takes 8h 24m.
What companies run services between Porayar, India and Salem, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Vaithisvarankoil to Salem Town once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Porayar to Salem via Myladuthurai, Thanjavur, and Thanjavur in around 8h 24m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vaithisvarankoil to Salem Town
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Myladuthurai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹55–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thanjavur to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹430–600
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–6,000
KKL Taxi Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 44 91 90 90
- Website
- kkltaxi.business.site
Siva Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 65 89 24 31
- Website
- sivacabs.business.site
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Booking & Getting There
Porayar to Salem bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Porayar to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Porayar to Salem is 228 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Porayar to Salem.
There are 222+ hotels available in Salem.