There are 6 ways to get from Sabarimala to Salem by taxi, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Sabarimala to Anakarataxi
- Take the bus from Anakara to Salembus
8h 21m₹1,864–3,517Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Sabarimala to Bodinayakkanurtaxi
- Take the train from Bodinayakkanur to Salem Jntrain 20602
8h 52m₹2,609–5,255Drive 334.8 km
- Drive from Sabarimala to Salemcar 334.8 km
5h 59m₹3,801–5,491Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sabarimala to Salemtaxi 334.8 km
5h 59m₹7,500–9,000Bus via Teni
- Take the bus from Vandiperiyar to Thenibus
- Take the bus from Theni, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Theni, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
8h 34mBus
- Take the bus from Vandiperiyar to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
11h 1m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sabarimala to Salem is to taxi and bus which costs ₹1,800 - ₹3,600 and takes 8h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Sabarimala to Salem is to drive which takes 5h 59m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Sabarimala to Salem. However, there are services departing from Vandiperiyar and arriving at Salem, Tamil Nadu via Theni, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
The distance between Sabarimala and Salem is 350 km. The road distance is 334.8 km.
The best way to get from Sabarimala to Salem without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 8h 21m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Sabarimala to Salem, including transfers.
Sabarimala to Salem bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Vandiperiyar station.
Sabarimala to Salem bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Theni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sabarimala to Salem is 335 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Sabarimala to Salem.
There are 225+ hotels available in Salem.
What companies run services between Sabarimala, India and Salem, India?
You can take a vehicle from Sabarimala to Salem, Tamil Nadu via Vandiperiyar, Theni, and Theni, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 34m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bodinayakkanur to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Anakara to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Sleeper
- ₹800–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–9,000
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