There are 6 ways to get from Salem to Kilpauk by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
1h 34m₹4,200–10,690Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Town to Tambaramtrain 22154
5h 55m₹336–2,609Bus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
6h 41mDrive 318.9 km
- Drive from Salem to Kilpaukcar 318.9 km
4h 50m₹3,596–5,193Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Kilpauktaxi 318.9 km
4h 50m₹7,000–9,000Bus via Kallakurichi
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
6h 45m
Salem to Kilpauk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Kilpauk is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Kilpauk is to fly which takes 1h 34m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Kilpauk. However, there are services departing from Salem, Tamil Nadu and arriving at E.G.A. Theatre via Hotel Everest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Kilpauk. However, there are services departing from Salem Town and arriving at Chennai Chetpat via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Salem and Kilpauk is 278 km. The road distance is 318.9 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Kilpauk without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Salem to Kilpauk, including transfers.
Salem to Kilpauk bus services, operated by Zion Connect, depart from Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Kilpauk train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Town station.
The best way to get from Salem to Kilpauk is to fly which takes 1h 34m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹11,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 5h 55m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Kilpauk, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Town to Tambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 13m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Town to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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 Kilpauk bus services, operated by Zion Connect, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Kilpauk train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Kilpauk is 319 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Salem to Kilpauk.
There are 1070+ hotels available in Kilpauk.






