There are 5 ways to get from Salem to Marakkanam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Salem to Marakanambus
4h 44m₹700–2,100Train
- Take the train from Salem Town to Melmaruvatturtrain 22154
4h 51m₹1,201–2,825Drive 237.3 km
- Drive from Salem to Marakkanamcar 237.3 km
3h 35m₹2,677–3,867Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Marakkanamtaxi 237.3 km
3h 35m₹4,900–6,000Fly, train, taxi
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Melmaruvatturtrain
- Take the taxi from Melmaruvattur to Marakkanamtaxi
3h 33m₹5,409–13,098
Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Marakkanam is to train which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,900 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Marakkanam is to fly and train and taxi which takes 3h 33m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹14,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Salem and arriving at Marakanam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Marakkanam. However, there are services departing from Salem Town and arriving at Melmaruvattur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Salem and Marakkanam is 240 km. The road distance is 237.3 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Marakkanam without a car is to bus which takes 4h 44m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,100.
The bus from Salem to Marakanam takes 4h 44m including transfers and departs once daily.
Salem to Marakkanam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Marakkanam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Town station.
The best way to get from Salem to Marakkanam is to bus which takes 4h 44m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,900 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Marakkanam, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Salem to Marakanam once daily. Tickets cost ₹700–2,100 and the journey takes 4h 44m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Town to Melmaruvattur once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 13m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Town to Melmaruvattur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Tambaram to Melmaruvattur
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Marakanam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–6,000
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 Marakkanam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Marakanam station.
Salem to Marakkanam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Melmaruvattur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Marakkanam is 237 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Salem to Marakkanam.
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