There are 7 ways to get from Salem to Kanchipuram by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Attur to Chengalpattubus
5h 43m₹435–2,374Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Town to Chengalpattutrain 22154
6h 15m₹324–2,574Drive 248.7 km
- Drive from Salem to Kanchipuramcar 248.7 km
3h 47m₹2,805–4,052Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Kanchipuramtaxi 248.7 km
3h 47m₹5,000–6,500Fly from Salem, train
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
4h 2m₹4,309–10,948Bus via Krishnagiri
- Take the bus from Salem to Krishnagiribus
- Take the bus from Krishnagiri to Kanchipurambus Krishnagiri - Kanchipuram
6h 10m₹969–3,363Bus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Salem to Chitrabus
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
6h 44m₹5,432–10,896
Salem to Kanchipuram by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Kanchipuram is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,600 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Kanchipuram is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Attur and arriving at Chengalpattu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Salem Town and arriving at Kanchipuram East via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Salem and Kanchipuram is 318 km. The road distance is 248.7 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Kanchipuram without a car is to bus which takes 5h 43m and costs ₹430 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Salem to Kanchipuram, including transfers.
Salem to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, depart from Attur station.
Salem to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Town station.
The best way to get from Salem to Kanchipuram is to bus which takes 5h 43m and costs ₹430 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹320 - ₹2,600 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Kanchipuram, India?
Mettur Super Services operates a bus from Attur to Chengalpattu once daily. Tickets cost ₹320–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 11m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Town to Chengalpattu once daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 43m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–10,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Town to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mssbus.com
Bus from Attur to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–1,500
- Website
- https://mssbus.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–1,400
- AC Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹320–1,500
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Krishnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Krishnagiri to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹430–600
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Salem to Chitra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- Ac Seater
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from Salem to Chitra
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–750
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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 Kanchipuram bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Salem to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Kanchipuram is 249 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Salem to Kanchipuram.
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