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How to get fromSalem to Tirupathiby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Salem to Tirupathi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salem to Tirupatibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    6h 13m
    ₹852–2,226

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jntrain train 12624 / ...
    2. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Tirupatitrain train 12864 / ...
    6h 25m
    ₹518–3,543

  3. Drive  288.4 km

    1. Drive from Salem to Tirupathicar car 288.4 km
    4h 12m
    ₹3,236–4,674

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Salem to Tirupathitaxi taxi 288.4 km
    4h 12m
    ₹5,500–7,000

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane SXV - MAA
    2. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain train
    5h 22m
    ₹6,325–11,302

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jntrain train 12624 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chitoor to Tirupathibus bus
    7h 11m
    ₹1,108–4,283

  7. Bus via Bengaluru

    1. Take the bus from Salem to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda to Tirupathibus bus
    8h 7m
    ₹730–3,145

Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,855Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 13m

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

Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Salem to Tirupati twice daily. Tickets cost ₹750–2,200 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salem Market to Tirupathi via Salem Jn, Katpadi Jn, and Tirupati in around 6h 25m.

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