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There are 6 ways to get from Salem to Melukote by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salem to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Mandyabus bus redbusIndia_NON A/C Sleeper
    6h 24m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Salem Jn to Pandavapuratrain train 16235
    9h 32m
    ₹1,189–3,739

  3. Drive  261 km

    1. Drive from Salem to Melukotecar car 261 km
    4h 11m
    ₹2,532–3,657

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Salem to Melukotetaxi taxi 261 km
    4h 11m
    ₹5,000–6,500

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salem to Lalbaugbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Pandavapuratrain train 16021 / ...
    6h 52m
    ₹1,248–2,637

  6. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Salem to Mysorebus bus Salem - Mysore
    2. Take the taxi from Mysore to Melukotetaxi taxi
    7h 10m
    ₹1,548–2,865

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  • Distance: 317.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Salem, India and Melukote, India?

You can take a bus from Salem to Melukote via Bengaluru and Mandya in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Pandavapura once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 7h 29m.

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