There are 5 ways to get from Salem to Arakkonam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Salem Jn to Arakkonamtrain 12602 / ...
4h 56m₹308–2,433Bus, train
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Arakkonamtrain 06727 / ...
8h 7mDrive 267.3 km
- Drive from Salem to Arakkonamcar 267.3 km
4h 4m₹3,019–4,360Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Arakkonamtaxi 267.3 km
4h 4m₹5,500–6,500Fly, train
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Arakkonamtrain
3h 17m₹4,423–11,857
Salem to Arakkonam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Arakkonam is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,500 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Arakkonam is to fly and train which takes 3h 17m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Arakkonam. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Arakkonam via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Salem and Arakkonam is 270 km. The road distance is 267.3 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Arakkonam without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Salem to Arakkonam, including transfers.
Salem to Arakkonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
Salem to Arakkonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Arakkonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Arakkonam is 267 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Salem to Arakkonam.
There are seven+ hotels available in Arakkonam.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Arakkonam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Arakkonam hourly. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 3h 38m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Jn to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Chennai Central to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–6,500
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
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