There are 5 ways to get from Salem to Coonoor by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Salem to Gandhipurambus
- Take the taxi from Gandhipuram to Coonoortaxi
3h 9m₹3,011–4,500Line 06121 train, train, line 06010 train, taxi
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Market to Salem Jntrain
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Metupalaiyamtrain
- Take the taxi from Metupalaiyam to Coonoortaxi
5h 54m₹1,288–4,183Drive 195.4 km
- Drive from Salem to Coonoorcar 195.4 km
3h 1m₹2,198–3,174Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Coonoortaxi 195.4 km
3h 1m₹4,900–6,000Bus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Ooty, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Ooty, Tamil Nadu
7h 10m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Coonoor is to line 06121 train and train and line 06010 train and taxi which costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,200 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Coonoor is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Coonoor station. However, there are services departing from Salem, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Coonoor station via Ooty. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Salem and Coonoor is 240 km. The road distance is 195.4 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Coonoor without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 9m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,500.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Salem to Coonoor, including transfers.
Salem to Coonoor bus services, operated by PRM Roadways, depart from Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Coonoor bus services, operated by PRM Roadways, arrive at Ooty, Tamil Nadu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Coonoor is 195 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Salem to Coonoor.
There are 675+ hotels available in Coonoor.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Coonoor, India?
PRM Roadways operates a bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Ooty, Tamil Nadu every 2 hours, and the journey takes 5h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Market to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹100–850
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹100–130
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹310–390
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹410–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹650–850
Train from Salem Jn to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Coimbatore Jn to Metupalaiyam
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Salem to Gandhipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- Ac Seater
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹900–6,000
Coimbatore Taxi
- Phone
- +91 737 381 2345
- Website
- coimbatoretaxi.com
Priyam Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91 948 609 4973
- Website
- coimbatoretaxitours.com
Rudra Cabs
- Phone
- +91 894 070 9000
- Website
- ruthracabs.in
Ooty Heritage
Ooty Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 97 87 11 10 67
- Website
- ootytaxiservice.com
The Black And White Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 87 62 54 79
- Website
- blacknwhiteholidays.com
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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