There are 6 ways to get from Salem to Virupakshipuram by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jntrain 12602 / ...
3h 49m₹678–2,703Bus via Hosūr
- Take the bus from Salem to Attibelebus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Attibelle Toll to FlixBus Vellore - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
5h 10m₹1,209–3,257Drive 201.2 km
- Drive from Salem to Virupakshipuramcar 201.2 km
3h 2m₹2,269–3,278Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Virupakshipuramtaxi 201.2 km
3h 2m₹5,000–6,000Fly, train
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain
4h 28m₹4,829–12,417Bus
- Take the bus from Salem to Dharmapuribus
- Take the bus from Dharmapuri to Vellore Bypassbus
5h 32m
Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Virupakshipuram is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,700 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Virupakshipuram is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Virupakshipuram. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at FlixBus Vellore - Bypass via FlixBus Bengaluru - Attibelle Toll. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Virupakshipuram. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Katpadi Jn via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Salem and Virupakshipuram is 219 km. The road distance is 201.2 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Virupakshipuram without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Salem to Virupakshipuram, including transfers.
Salem to Virupakshipuram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Virupakshipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to Virupakshipuram is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus via Hosūr, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,300 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Virupakshipuram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salem to Virupakshipuram via Attibele, FlixBus Bengaluru - Attibelle Toll, and FlixBus Vellore - Bypass in around 5h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Attibele
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Attibelle Toll to FlixBus Vellore - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹330–900
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 080-46333652
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kerala Lines
Bus from Salem to Dharmapuri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kerala Lines
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
Bus from Dharmapuri to Vellore Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–1,200
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹350–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,000
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 Virupakshipuram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Attibele station.
Salem to Virupakshipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Virupakshipuram is 201 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Salem to Virupakshipuram.
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