There are 6 ways to get from Salem Jn to Melmalayanur by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Salem to Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundaibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
4h 58mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Jolarpettaitrain 22638 / ...
- Take the train from Jolarpettai to Polurtrain 11005
7h 1m₹1,061–3,404Train, taxi
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jntrain
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Arni Roadtrain
- Take the taxi from Arni Road to Melmalayanurtaxi
5h 35m₹1,402–3,737Drive 189 km
- Drive from Salem Jn to Melmalayanurcar 189 km
3h 2m₹2,119–3,060Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem Jn to Melmalayanurtaxi 189 km
3h 2m₹3,900–4,700Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Salem MSS Hub to Tindivanambus
- Take the taxi from Tindivanam to Melmalayanurtaxi
5h 45m₹1,223–2,468
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem Jn to Melmalayanur is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,400 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Salem Jn to Melmalayanur is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem Jn to Melmalayanur. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at FlixBus Gingee - Bus Stand via FlixBus Tiruvannamalai - Bypass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem Jn to Melmalayanur. However, there are services departing from Salem Jn and arriving at Polur via Jolarpettai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Salem Jn and Melmalayanur is 204 km. The road distance is 189 km.
The best way to get from Salem Jn to Melmalayanur without a car is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Salem Jn to Melmalayanur, including transfers.
Salem Jn to Melmalayanur bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Salem station.
Salem Jn to Melmalayanur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem Jn to Melmalayanur is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,400 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Salem Jn, Tamil Nādu, India and Melmalayanur, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Salem to Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai every 2 hours, and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salem Jn to Melmalayanur via Jolarpettai and Polur in around 7h 1m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- 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 Katpadi Jn to Arni Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Salem Jn to Jolarpettai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Jolarpettai to Polur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
Bus from Salem MSS Hub to Tindivanam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–1,300
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹430–1,300
- AC Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹270–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹950–4,700
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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Booking & Getting There
Salem Jn to Melmalayanur bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai station.
Salem Jn to Melmalayanur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Jolarpettai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem Jn to Melmalayanur is 189 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Salem Jn to Melmalayanur.
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