There are 7 ways to get from Salem to Manali by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly, line 595 bus
best- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
- Take the bus from I.T.C. to M.F.Lbus
2h 46m₹4,135–9,871Train via Pallāvaram
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Town to Tambaramtrain 22154
7h 15m₹376–2,694Train
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Peramburtrain 12676 / ...
5h 57m₹648–3,023Bus via Central Station
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
8h 11mDrive 329.3 km
- Drive from Salem to Manalicar 329.3 km
5h 1m₹3,704–5,350Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Manalitaxi 329.3 km
5h 1m₹7,000–9,000Bus
- Take the bus from Salem to Koyembedubus
- Take the bus from Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapam to Government Schoolbus 121A
9h 23m₹845–2,249
Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Manali is to train via Pallāvaram which costs ₹370 - ₹2,700 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Manali is to fly and line 595 bus which takes 2h 46m and costs ₹4,100 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Manali. However, there are services departing from Salem, Tamil Nadu and arriving at M.F.L. via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Manali. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Perambur via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Salem and Manali is 313 km. The road distance is 329.3 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Manali without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Salem to Manali, including transfers.
Salem to Manali bus services, operated by Zion Connect, depart from Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Manali train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to Manali is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Central Station, which costs and takes 8h 11m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Manali, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Perambur hourly. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 4h 28m. Alternatively, Zion Connect operates a bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 6h 20m.
- 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 Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
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
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from I.T.C. to M.F.L
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹10–45
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹10–14
- Express Service
- ₹14–20
- Deluxe Service
- ₹21–29
- A/C Service
- ₹30–45
Bus from Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapam to Government School
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹13–85
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹13–19
- Express Service
- ₹20–28
- Deluxe Service
- ₹28–40
- A/C Service
- ₹40–85
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Koyembedu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- 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 Manali bus services, operated by Zion Connect, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Manali train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Manali is 329 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Salem to Manali.
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