There are 5 ways to get from Salem to Thirucherai 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
5h 35mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Town to Peralam Jntrain 16529
6h 48m₹601–2,069Drive 209.6 km
- Drive from Salem to Thirucheraicar 209.6 km
3h 13m₹2,361–3,410Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Thirucheraitaxi 209.6 km
3h 13m₹4,300–5,500Bus, train
- Take the bus from Salem to Trichybus
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain 06646 / ...
6h 13m₹1,170–3,662
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Thirucherai is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,100 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Thirucherai is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Thirucherai. However, there are services departing from Salem, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Thirucherai. However, there are services departing from Salem Town and arriving at Peralam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Salem and Thirucherai is 212 km. The road distance is 209.6 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Thirucherai without a car is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Salem to Thirucherai, including transfers.
Salem to Thirucherai bus services, operated by Krish Travels, depart from Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Thirucherai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Town station.
The best way to get from Salem to Thirucherai is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹2,100 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Thirucherai, India?
Krish Travels operates a bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu every 4 hours, and the journey takes 5h 14m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Town to Peralam Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,600 and the journey takes 6h 28m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Town to Peralam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Trichy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- 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 Thirucherai bus services, operated by Krish Travels, arrive at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Thirucherai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Peralam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Thirucherai is 210 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Salem to Thirucherai.
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