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How to get fromSalem to Arcotby train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Salem to Arcot by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jntrain train 12624 / ...
    5h 11m
    ₹808–3,623

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Salem Jn to Amburtrain train 12680 / ...
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus bus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
    5h 13m
    ₹468–2,483

  3. Bus via Hosūr

    1. Take the bus from Salem to Hosurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Hosur to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus bus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
    5h 48m
    ₹523–1,199

  4. Drive  214.3 km

    1. Drive from Salem to Arcotcar car 214.3 km
    3h 13m
    ₹2,393–3,457

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Salem to Arcottaxi taxi 214.3 km
    3h 13m
    ₹5,000–6,500

  6. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane SXV - MAA
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus bus
    4h 22m
    ₹5,996–9,803

  7. Train, bus via Jalārpet

    1. Take the train from Salem Jn to Jolarpettaitrain train 22638 / ...
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus bus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
    6h 8m
    ₹569–3,339

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salem to Dharmapuribus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Dharmapuri to Vellore Bypassbus bus
    6h 27m
    ₹781–4,014

Salem to Arcot by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket₹523Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Salem, India and Arcot, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salem to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass via FlixBus Hosur in around 5h 48m.

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