There are 5 ways to get from Salem to Arunachala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Salem Town to Villupuram Jntrain 22154
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tiruvannamalaitrain 16854 / ...
5h 22m₹466–2,639Bus
- Take the bus from Attur to Melmaruvathurbus
- Take the bus from Melmaruvathur to Tiruvannamalaibus
7h 21mDrive 135.6 km
- Drive from Salem to Arunachalacar 135.6 km
2h 10m₹1,529–2,208Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Arunachalataxi 135.6 km
2h 10m₹2,900–3,500Bus via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from Salem to Trichybus
- Take the bus from Trichy to Thiruvannamalaibus
7h 37m₹750–2,762
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Arunachala is to train which costs ₹460 - ₹2,700 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Arunachala is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Arunachala. However, there are services departing from Attur and arriving at Tiruvannamalai via Melmaruvathur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Arunachala. However, there are services departing from Salem Town and arriving at Tiruvannamalai via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Salem and Arunachala is 257 km. The road distance is 135.6 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Arunachala without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs ₹460 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Salem to Arunachala, including transfers.
Salem to Arunachala bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, depart from Attur station.
Salem to Arunachala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Town station.
The best way to get from Salem to Arunachala is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs ₹460 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 21m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Arunachala, India?
You can take a train from Salem Town to Arunachala via Villupuram Jn and Tiruvannamalai in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Attur to Tiruvannamalai via Melmaruvathur in around 7h 21m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Town to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Villupuram Jn to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mssbus.com
Bus from Attur to Melmaruvathur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–1,300
- Website
- https://mssbus.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹460–1,300
- AC Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹270–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9445111202
- [email protected]
- Website
- v2ktravels.com
Bus from Melmaruvathur to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.v2ktravels.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Trichy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Trichy to Thiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–750
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–3,500
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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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Arunachala bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, arrive at Melmaruvathur station.
Salem to Arunachala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Arunachala is 136 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Salem to Arunachala.
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