There are 9 ways to get from Salem to Kadayanallur by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Salem to Periyar Bus Standbus
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kadayanallurtrain 06029 / ...
7h 1m₹835–3,357Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Dindigul Jntrain 22651 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Kadayanallurtrain 06029 / ...
8h 51m₹448–3,633Drive 341.7 km
- Drive from Salem to Kadayanallurcar 341.7 km
5h 36m₹3,343–4,829Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Kadayanallurtaxi 341.7 km
5h 36m₹7,500–9,500Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Madurai (IXM)plane SXV - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kadayanallurtrain
9h 29m₹7,238–25,212Bus
- Take the bus from Salem to Maduraibus Salem - Madurai
- Take the bus from Madurai to Idaikalbus
7h 25m₹806–2,215Bus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Salem to Coimbatorebus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Kadayanallurbus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
11h 8mFly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane SXV - TCR
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tenkasi Jntrain
12h 3m₹9,162–29,455Fly to Trivandrum, bus
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane SXV - TRV
- Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakarabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Idaikalbus
9h 18m₹7,161–21,757
Salem to Kadayanallur by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Kadayanallur is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹3,700 and takes 8h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Kadayanallur is to drive which takes 5h 36m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Kadayanallur. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Idaikal via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Kadayanallur. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Kadayanallur via Salem Jn and Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
The distance between Salem and Kadayanallur is 372 km. The road distance is 341.7 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Kadayanallur without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 1m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Salem to Kadayanallur, including transfers.
Salem to Kadayanallur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Kadayanallur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to Kadayanallur is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹2,300 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Kadayanallur, India?
You can take a train from Salem Market to Kadayanallur via Salem Jn and Dindigul Jn in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salem to Idaikal via Madurai in around 7h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–24,000
Flights from Salem to Madurai via Madras, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–25,000
Flights from Salem to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–27,000
Flights from Salem to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Salem Jn to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Dindigul Jn to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Madurai Jn to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Tuti Melur to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Periyar Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–650
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Idaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–850
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Kottarakara to Idaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–650
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Phone
- +91 96330 68884
- [email protected]
- Website
- Green Bird Tours & Travels
Bus from Salem to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- Green Bird Tours & Travels
- Phone
- +91 99448 76788
- [email protected]
- Website
- PKM Travels
Bus from Salem to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- PKM Travels
- Website
- Krsvp Travels
Bus from Salem to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Krsvp Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Salem to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- Essaar Travels
Bus from Salem to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Essaar Travels
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Salem to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- NeuGo
- Website
- Jihan Luxury Travels
Bus from Salem to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Jihan Luxury Travels
- Website
- SK Balu Bus
Bus from Salem to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- SK Balu Bus
- Website
- AMS Travels
Bus from Salem to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- AMS Travels
- Website
- Suraj Holidays
Bus from Salem to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Suraj Holidays
- Website
- Maaruti Travels
Bus from Salem to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Maaruti Travels
- Website
- Zion Connect
Bus from Salem to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Zion Connect
- Website
- Conti travels
Bus from Salem to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Conti travels
- Phone
- [email protected]
- +91 9585599998
- Website
- Surya Transports
Bus from Salem to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Surya Transports
- Website
- Surya Transports
- Website
- Raveendra Holidays
Bus from Salem to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Raveendra Holidays
- Website
- KMS Travels
Bus from Salem to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- KMS Travels
- Website
- Sri Bala Tours and Travels
Bus from Salem to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Bala Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 9949692324
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pramukh Travels
Bus from Salem to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Pramukh Travels
- Website
- Pramukh Travels
- Website
- Delta Transports Pvt Ltd
Bus from Salem to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Delta Transports Pvt Ltd
- Phone
- +91 7396374200
- [email protected]
- Website
- 7Hills roadways
Bus from Salem to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- 7Hills roadways
- Website
- 7Hills roadways
- Website
- YAS Tours and Travels
Bus from Salem to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- YAS Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 9847324424
- Website
- Green tree tours and travels
Bus from Salem to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Green tree tours and travels
- Website
- Green tree tours and travels
- Website
- Arun Travels
Bus from Salem to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Arun Travels
- Phone
- +91 89250 36450
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arthi Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Arthi Travels
- Website
- Apm Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Apm Travels
- Website
- SPS Luxury Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- SPS Luxury Travels
- Website
- SP Transport
Bus from Coimbatore to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- SP Transport
- Website
- Irish Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Irish Travels
- Website
- Janaki Road Lines
Bus from Coimbatore to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Janaki Road Lines
- Website
- Mitra Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Mitra Travels
- Website
- Jose Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Jose Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Salem to Kadayanallur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Madurai station.
Salem to Kadayanallur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Kadayanallur is 342 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Salem to Kadayanallur.
There are 46+ hotels available in Kadayanallur.



































