There are 8 ways to get from Salem to Achankovil by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Salem to Periyar Bus Standbus
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kadayanallurtrain 06504 / ...
7h 29m₹1,835–4,657Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Erode Jntrain 16232 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Sengottaitrain 16845
12h 31m₹1,289–4,939Train via Dindigul
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Dindigul Jntrain 22651 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Kadayanallurtrain 12661 / ...
10h 2m₹1,448–4,933Drive 376.1 km
- Drive from Salem to Achankovilcar 376.1 km
6h 10m₹4,236–6,118Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Achankoviltaxi 376.1 km
6h 10m₹8,500–10,000Fly, taxi
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane SXV - TRV
- Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Achankoviltaxi
6h 20m₹13,612–20,723Bus via Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
8h 24mBus
- Take the bus from Salem to Maduraibus Salem - Madurai
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Kottavasalbus
10h 36m₹1,656–2,865
Salem (SXV) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Achankovil is to bus which costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,900 and takes 10h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Achankovil is to drive which takes 6h 10m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Achankovil. However, there are services departing from Salem, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Achankovil. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Kadayanallur via Salem Jn and Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
The distance between Salem and Achankovil is 410 km. The road distance is 376.1 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Achankovil without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 29m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹4,700.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Salem to Achankovil, including transfers.
Salem to Achankovil bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, depart from Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Achankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to Achankovil is to train via Dindigul which takes 10h 2m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹5,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu, which costs and takes 8h 24m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Achankovil, India?
You can take a train from Salem Market to Achankovil via Salem Jn, Dindigul Jn, and Kadayanallur in around 10h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Achankovil via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 24m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–16,000
Flights from Salem to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–16,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Salem to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–26,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- 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)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Salem Jn to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Dindigul Jn to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Salem Jn to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Erode Jn to Sengottai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Periyar Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–650
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Kottavasal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–300
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–10,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +9144 28 88 99 99
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Orampo Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 85 25 00 05 00
- Website
- orampo.com
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Achankovil bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Achankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Achankovil is 376 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Salem to Achankovil.
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