There are 6 ways to get from Salem to Kallal by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Salem to Maduraibus Salem - Madurai
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kovilpattibus
5h 50m₹1,406–3,965Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16812 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kallaltrain 16751 / ...
8h 8m₹409–3,339Train via Virudhachalam
- Take the train from Salem Town to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kallaltrain
7h 21m₹446–3,588Drive 224.5 km
- Drive from Salem to Kallalcar 224.5 km
3h 38m₹2,176–3,143Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Kallaltaxi 224.5 km
3h 38m₹4,600–5,500Bus, train
- Take the bus from Salem to Tiruchirappallibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kallaltrain 16751 / ...
7h 6m
Salem to Kallal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Kallal is to train which costs ₹400 - ₹3,400 and takes 8h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Kallal is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Kallal. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Kovilpatti via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Kallal. However, there are services departing from Salem Town and arriving at Kallal via Vridhachalam Jn and Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Salem and Kallal is 301 km. The road distance is 224.5 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Kallal without a car is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Salem to Kallal, including transfers.
Salem to Kallal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Kallal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Town station.
The best way to get from Salem to Kallal is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹4,000. Alternatively, you can train via Virudhachalam, which costs ₹440 - ₹3,600 and takes 7h 21m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Kallal, India?
You can take a bus from Salem to Kallal via Madurai and Kovilpatti in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salem Town to Kallal via Vridhachalam Jn and Tiruchchirapali in around 7h 21m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Town to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- 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
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kallal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kallal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Salem Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kallal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- 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
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 98425 11660
- [email protected]
- Website
- RKT Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- RKT Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- 91- 7872898989
- [email protected]
- Website
- ACLS Navigator
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- ACLS Navigator
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- Essaar Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Essaar Travels
- Website
- Ya2 Connect
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Ya2 Connect
- Website
- Srs Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Srs Travels
- Website
- Royal Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Royal Travels
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- NeuGo
- Website
- Rathimeena Travels B
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Rathimeena Travels B
- Phone
- +91 93422 22241
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dream Line Travels Private Limited
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Dream Line Travels Private Limited
- Website
- Pamba Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Pamba Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Salem to Kallal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Madurai station.
Salem to Kallal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Kallal is 225 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Salem to Kallal.
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