There are 5 ways to get from Salem Jn to Melakadambur by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Virudhachalam
best- Take the train from Salem Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain 22154 / ...
4h 50m₹778–2,806Bus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
5h 51mDrive 174.9 km
- Drive from Salem Jn to Melakadamburcar 174.9 km
2h 38m₹1,970–2,845Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem Jn to Melakadamburtaxi 174.9 km
2h 38m₹3,600–4,400Train
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Sundaraprmlkoiltrain 16812
6h 35m₹796–2,240
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem Jn to Melakadambur is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹2,300 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Salem Jn to Melakadambur is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem Jn to Melakadambur. However, there are services departing from Salem, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem Jn to Melakadambur. However, there are services departing from Salem Jn and arriving at Sendurai via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Salem Jn and Melakadambur is 203 km. The road distance is 174.9 km.
The best way to get from Salem Jn to Melakadambur without a car is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 4h 50m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Salem Jn to Melakadambur, including transfers.
Salem Jn to Melakadambur bus services, operated by Krish Travels, depart from Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem Jn to Melakadambur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem Jn to Melakadambur is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 4h 50m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Salem Jn, Tamil Nādu, India and Melakadambur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Vridhachalam Jn 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹150–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Krish Travels operates a bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu every 4 hours, and the journey takes 5h 14m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Jn to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Salem Jn to Sundaraprmlkoil
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Krish Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,400
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 Jn to Melakadambur bus services, operated by Krish Travels, arrive at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem Jn to Melakadambur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem Jn to Melakadambur is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Salem Jn to Melakadambur.
There are 81+ hotels available in Melakadambur.