There are 7 ways to get from Salem to Vadapalani by plane, subway, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly, subway
best- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
- Take the subway from Airport to Vadapatanisubway
1h 41m₹4,209–9,890Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Town to Tambaramtrain 22154
5h 57m₹359–2,638Bus
- Take the bus from Attur to Koyambedu MSS Terminusbus
5h 52m₹368–1,546Drive 314.9 km
- Drive from Salem to Vadapalanicar 314.9 km
4h 47m₹3,556–5,136Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Vadapalanitaxi 314.9 km
4h 47m₹7,000–8,500Bus via Chennai Central
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
7h 4mBus via Salem
- Take the bus from Salem to Vadalapanibus
7h 15m₹850–2,200
Salem to Vadapalani by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Vadapalani is to train which costs ₹350 - ₹2,700 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Vadapalani is to fly and subway which takes 1h 41m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹10,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Salem and arriving at Vadalapani. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Vadapalani. However, there are services departing from Salem Town and arriving at Vadapalani via Tambaram and St. Thomas Mount. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Salem and Vadapalani is 273 km. The road distance is 314.9 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Vadapalani without a car is to bus which takes 5h 52m and costs ₹360 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Salem to Vadapalani, including transfers.
Salem to Vadapalani bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, depart from Attur station.
Salem to Vadapalani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Town station.
The best way to get from Salem to Vadapalani is to bus which takes 5h 52m and costs ₹360 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹350 - ₹2,700 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Vadapalani, India?
Mettur Super Services operates a bus from Attur to Koyambedu MSS Terminus once daily. Tickets cost ₹340–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 41m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Town to Tambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 13m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–10,000
- Phone
- 044 2437 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
Subway from Airport to Vadapatani
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹27–35
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
- Schedules at
- Chennai Metro Rail Timetable
- Standard Fare
- ₹27–35
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Town to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
Bus from Attur to Koyambedu MSS Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–1,600
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹600–1,500
- AC Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹340–1,600
- Website
- Zion Connect
Bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Schedules at
- Zion Connect
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Vadalapani
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
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 Vadapalani bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, arrive at Koyambedu MSS Terminus station.
Salem to Vadapalani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Vadapalani is 315 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Salem to Vadapalani.
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