There are 6 ways to get from Ranipet to Chinnasalem by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Train via Salem
best- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Salem Jntrain 12601 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Chinna Salemtrain 06122 / ...
6h 4m₹738–3,776Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Villupuram Jntrain 16853 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Chinna Salemtrain 16574 / ...
7h 59m₹302–2,438Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Tindivanambus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Tindivanam to FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypassbus
8h 22m₹789–2,082Drive 170.5 km
- Drive from Ranipet to Chinnasalemcar 170.5 km
2h 34m₹1,923–2,777Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ranipet to Chinnasalemtaxi 170.5 km
2h 34m₹4,200–5,500Bus, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Standbus
- Take the train from Jolarpettai to Salem Jntrain
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Chinna Salemtrain
7h 34m₹592–3,600
Ranipet to Chinnasalem by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ranipet to Chinnasalem is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,500 and takes 7h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Ranipet to Chinnasalem is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Ranipet to Chinnasalem. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass and arriving at FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus and FlixBus Tindivanam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Ranipet to Chinnasalem. However, there are services departing from Walajah Road Jn and arriving at Chinna Salem via Katpadi Jn and Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Ranipet and Chinnasalem is 324 km. The road distance is 170.5 km.
The best way to get from Ranipet to Chinnasalem without a car is to train via Salem which takes 6h 4m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Ranipet to Chinnasalem, including transfers.
Ranipet to Chinnasalem bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass station.
Ranipet to Chinnasalem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katpadi Jn station.
The best way to get from Ranipet to Chinnasalem is to train via Salem which takes 6h 4m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹2,100 and takes 8h 22m.
What companies run services between Ranipet, India and Chinnasalem, India?
You can take a vehicle from Ranipet to Chinna Salem via Walajah Road Jn, Katpadi Jn, and Salem Jn in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to Chinnasalem via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, Tindivanam, FlixBus Tindivanam, and FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass in around 8h 22m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katpadi Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Salem Jn to Chinna Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Jolarpettai to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Salem Jn to Chinna Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Vellore Cant to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Villupuram Jn to Chinna Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Tindivanam to FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–650
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–350
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Tindivanam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹95–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ranipet to Chinnasalem bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank station.
Ranipet to Chinnasalem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ranipet to Chinnasalem is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Ranipet to Chinnasalem.
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