There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Mayiladuthurai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Salem Town to Nidurtrain 16529
5h 56m₹200–1,600Bus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
7h 24mDrive 206.8 km
- Drive from Salem to Mayiladuthuraicar 206.8 km
3h 10m₹2,329–3,364Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Mayiladuthuraitaxi 206.8 km
3h 10m₹4,300–5,500
Salem to Mayiladuthurai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Mayiladuthurai is to train which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Mayiladuthurai is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Mayiladuthurai. However, there are services departing from Salem, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu via Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salem Town and arriving at Nidur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Salem and Mayiladuthurai is 262 km. The road distance is 206.8 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Mayiladuthurai without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600.
The train from Salem Town to Nidur takes 5h 56m including transfers and departs once daily.
Salem to Mayiladuthurai bus services, operated by Krish Travels, depart from Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Mayiladuthurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Town station.
The best way to get from Salem to Mayiladuthurai is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Mayiladuthurai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Town to Nidur once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 56m. Alternatively, Krish Travels operates a bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu every 4 hours, and the journey takes 5h 14m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Town to Nidur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
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 Mayiladuthurai bus services, operated by Krish Travels, arrive at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Mayiladuthurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nidur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Mayiladuthurai is 207 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Salem to Mayiladuthurai.
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