There are 7 ways to get from Salem to Manamelkudi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Salem to Trichybus
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jntrain
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Ayinguditrain
7h 19m₹1,570–4,962Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Town to Thiruvarur Jntrain 16529
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Ayinguditrain 06197
11h 1m₹1,059–3,713Train via Virudhachalam
- Take the train from Salem Town to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Karaikkudi Jntrain
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Ayinguditrain
9h 30m₹1,156–4,539Drive 256.5 km
- Drive from Salem to Manamelkudicar 256.5 km
3h 50m₹2,889–4,173Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Manamelkuditaxi 256.5 km
3h 50m₹5,000–6,500Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Devakottai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the taxi from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu to Manamelkuditaxi
8h 40mBus, train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Karaikkudi Jntrain
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Ayinguditrain
8h 43m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Manamelkudi is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,800 and takes 11h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Manamelkudi is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Manamelkudi. However, there are services departing from Salem Town and arriving at Ayingudi via Vridhachalam Jn and Karaikkudi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
The distance between Salem and Manamelkudi is 339 km. The road distance is 256.5 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Manamelkudi without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 19m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹5,000.
It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Salem to Manamelkudi, including transfers.
Salem to Manamelkudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Town station.
Salem to Manamelkudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Manamelkudi is 257 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Salem to Manamelkudi.
There are one+ hotels available in Manamelkudi.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Manamelkudi, India?
You can take a train from Salem Town to Manamelkudi via Vridhachalam Jn, Karaikkudi Jn, and Ayingudi in around 9h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Ayingudi
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Salem Town to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Ayingudi
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Ayingudi
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Salem Town to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Ayingudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Trichy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–6,500
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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