There are 6 ways to get from Salem to Kāraikudi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Salem to Trichybus
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16751 / ...
4h 57m₹750–3,112Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Karaikkudi Jntrain 07355
7h 46m₹309–2,439Train via Virudhachalam
- Take the train from Salem Town to Vridhachalam Jntrain 06122 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Karaikkudi Jntrain 22661 / ...
7h 8m₹336–2,689Drive 222.6 km
- Drive from Salem to Kāraikudicar 222.6 km
3h 18m₹2,499–3,609Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Kāraikuditaxi 222.6 km
3h 18m₹4,600–5,500Bus, train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Karaikkudi Jntrain 12605
6h 21m
Salem to Kāraikudi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Kāraikudi is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,500 and takes 7h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Kāraikudi is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Kāraikudi. However, there are services departing from Salem Town and arriving at Karaikkudi Jn via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Salem and Kāraikudi is 259 km. The road distance is 222.6 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Kāraikudi without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 57m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Salem to Kāraikudi, including transfers.
Salem to Kāraikudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Town station.
Salem to Kāraikudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Kāraikudi is 223 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Salem to Kāraikudi.
There are 40+ hotels available in Kāraikudi.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Kāraikudi, India?
You can take a train from Salem Town to Karaikkudi Jn via Vridhachalam Jn in around 7h 8m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Salem Town to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Salem Jn to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- 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
- kalladatravels.com
- Website
- RKT Tours and Travels
Bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- RKT Tours and Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–5,500
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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