There are 7 ways to get from Salem to Pollachi by bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via Coimbatore
best- Take the bus from Salem to Gandhipurambus
- Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Pollachibus 783Ns
3h 27m₹1,346–2,950Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Pollachi - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4342
4h 30m₹370–1,000Train
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain 12623 / ...
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Pollachi Jntrain 16721 / ...
5h 33m₹388–3,083Drive 182.7 km
- Drive from Salem to Pollachicar 182.7 km
2h 35m₹2,061–2,977Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Pollachitaxi 182.7 km
2h 35m₹4,200–5,000Bus via Erode
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Erode, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Erode, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Erode, Tamil Nadu to Pollachi, Tamil Nadubus Erode, Tamil Nadu - Pollachi, Tamil Nadu
5h 15mBus via Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Pollachi, Tamil Nadubus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Pollachi, Tamil Nadu
5h 15m
Salem to Pollachi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Pollachi is to bus which costs ₹370 - ₹1,000 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Pollachi is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle and arriving at FlixBus Pollachi - Bus Stand. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Pollachi. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Pollachi Jn via Salem Jn and Coimbatore Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Salem and Pollachi is 214 km. The road distance is 182.7 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Pollachi without a car is to bus via Coimbatore which takes 3h 27m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Salem to Pollachi, including transfers.
Salem to Pollachi bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Pollachi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to Pollachi is to bus via Coimbatore which takes 3h 27m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹380 - ₹3,100 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Pollachi, India?
You can take a bus from Salem to Pollachi via Gandhipuram in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salem Market to Pollachi Jn via Salem Jn and Coimbatore Jn in around 5h 33m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Jn to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Pollachi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Salem to Gandhipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- VKV Travels
- Ac Seater
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Salem to Pollachi bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Gandhipuram station.
Salem to Pollachi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Coimbatore Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Pollachi is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Salem to Pollachi.
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