There are 7 ways to get from Salem to Sikkal by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Salem to Thanjavurbus Salem - Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
7h 20mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Nagappattinamtrain 17315
9h 21m₹509–2,869Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Salem Town to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Nagappattinamtrain
8h 8m₹636–3,818Drive 250.1 km
- Drive from Salem to Sikkalcar 250.1 km
3h 47m₹2,821–4,075Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Sikkaltaxi 250.1 km
3h 47m₹5,000–6,500Fly, bus
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
- Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
5h 36m₹6,410–10,923Bus via Kumbakonam
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
8h 39m
Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Sikkal is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹2,900 and takes 9h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Sikkal is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Sikkal. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Sikkal. However, there are services departing from Salem Town and arriving at Nagappattinam via Vridhachalam Jn and Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between Salem and Sikkal is 271 km. The road distance is 250.1 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Sikkal without a car is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Salem to Sikkal, including transfers.
Salem to Sikkal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Sikkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Town station.
The best way to get from Salem to Sikkal is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Tiruchirappalli, which costs ₹600 - ₹3,900 and takes 8h 8m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Sikkal, India?
You can take a bus from Salem to Sikkal via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu and Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salem Town to Sikkal via Vridhachalam Jn, Tiruchchirapali, and Nagappattinam in around 8h 8m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Town to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Salem Jn to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Salem to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹430–600
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Salem to Sikkal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Salem to Sikkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Sikkal is 250 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Salem to Sikkal.
There are 80+ hotels available in Sikkal.