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

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  1. Train

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    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

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salem to Tirupatibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    7h 8m

  3. Drive  288.4 km

    1. Drive from Salem to Tirupathicar car 288.4 km
    4h 12m
    ₹2,798–4,041

  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
    ₹6,135–10,708

  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₹5,665Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 315 km
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a train from Salem Market to Tirupathi via Salem Jn, Katpadi Jn, and Tirupati in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, PKM Transport operates a bus from Salem to Tirupati twice daily, and the journey takes 7h 5m. Four other operators also service this route.

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