There are 5 ways to get from Salem to Muthupet by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
7h 28mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Town to Thiruvarur Jntrain 16529
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Mutupettrain 06197 / ...
9h 15m₹339–2,663Train via Villupuram
- Take the train from Salem Town to Villupuram Jntrain 22154
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Mutupettrain 20683
8h 9m₹356–2,739Drive 243 km
- Drive from Salem to Muthupetcar 243 km
3h 40m₹2,733–3,948Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Muthupettaxi 243 km
3h 40m₹5,000–6,000
Salem to Muthupet by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Muthupet is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 9h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Muthupet is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Muthupet. However, there are services departing from Salem, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu via Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Muthupet. However, there are services departing from Salem Town and arriving at Mutupet via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
The distance between Salem and Muthupet is 266 km. The road distance is 243 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Muthupet without a car is to bus which takes 7h 28m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Salem to Muthupet, including transfers.
Salem to Muthupet bus services, operated by Krish Travels, depart from Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Muthupet train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Town station.
The best way to get from Salem to Muthupet is to bus which takes 7h 28m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Villupuram, which costs ₹350 - ₹2,800 and takes 8h 9m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Muthupet, India?
Krish Travels operates a bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu every 4 hours, and the journey takes 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salem Town to Mutupet via Villupuram Jn in around 8h 9m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Town to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Villupuram Jn to Mutupet
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
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 Mutupet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,000
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 Muthupet bus services, operated by Krish Travels, arrive at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Muthupet train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Muthupet is 243 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Salem to Muthupet.
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