There are 7 ways to get from Ranipet to Salem by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Salem Jntrain 12601 / ...
4h 40m₹708–3,526Bus via Hosūr
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Hosurbus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
- Take the bus from Hosur to Salembus
6h 49m₹524–1,177Bus
- Take the bus from Vellore Bypass to Dharmapuribus
- Take the bus from Dharmapuri to Salembus
6h 43mDrive 219.8 km
- Drive from Ranipet to Salemcar 219.8 km
3h 20m₹2,479–3,580Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ranipet to Salemtaxi 219.8 km
3h 20m₹5,000–6,500Bus, fly
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
5h 14m₹4,273–10,552Bus, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
- Take the train from Jolarpettai to Salem Jntrain 12601 / ...
6h 10m₹562–3,350
Ranipet to Salem by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ranipet to Salem is to bus via Hosūr which costs ₹500 - ₹1,200 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Ranipet to Salem is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Ranipet to Salem. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass and arriving at Salem via Vellore Bypass and Dharmapuri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Ranipet to Salem. However, there are services departing from Walajah Road Jn and arriving at Salem Market via Katpadi Jn and Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Ranipet and Salem is 240 km. The road distance is 219.8 km.
The best way to get from Ranipet to Salem without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Ranipet to Salem, including transfers.
Ranipet to Salem bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, depart from Vellore Bypass station.
Ranipet to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katpadi Jn station.
The best way to get from Ranipet to Salem is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Ranipet, India and Salem, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Katpadi Jn to Salem Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to Salem via FlixBus Vellore - Bypass, Vellore Bypass, and Dharmapuri in around 6h 43m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–9,500
- 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 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
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mssbus.com
Bus from Vellore Bypass to Dharmapuri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–1,200
- Website
- https://mssbus.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹350–1,200
- Phone
- 080 46333686
- [email protected]
- Website
- samtourist.com
Bus from Dharmapuri to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.samtourist.com/
- 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 Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–350
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Hosur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹350–950
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Hosur to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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 Salem bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, arrive at Dharmapuri station.
Ranipet to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ranipet to Salem is 220 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Ranipet to Salem.
There are 211+ hotels available in Salem.