There are 7 ways to get from Sankarankovil to Salem by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kovilpatti to Salembus
4h 13m₹1,857–3,449Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sankarankovil to Dindigul Jntrain 12662 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Salem Jntrain 17236 / ...
8h 12m₹437–3,501Drive 319.1 km
- Drive from Sankarankovil to Salemcar 319.1 km
5h 10m₹3,600–5,200Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sankarankovil to Salemtaxi 319.1 km
5h 10m₹7,000–9,000Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Sankarankovil to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)taxi
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Salem (SXV)plane TCR - SXV
5h 18m₹19,205–27,605Train, bus via Virudhunagar
- Take the train from Sankarankovil to Virudunagar Jntrain 06664 / ...
- Take the bus from Viruthunagar to Salembus
5h 40m₹838–3,159Train, bus
- Take the train from Sankarankovil to Madurai Jntrain 06664 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Salem -AVR Circlebus FlixBus IN4332 / ...
7h 39m₹544–2,278
Sankarankovil to Salem by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sankarankovil to Salem is to train and bus which costs ₹500 - ₹2,300 and takes 7h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Sankarankovil to Salem is to bus which takes 4h 13m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Sankarankovil to Salem. However, there are services departing from Kovilpatti and arriving at Salem via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Sankarankovil to Salem. However, there are services departing from Sankarankovil and arriving at Salem Market via Dindigul Jn and Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Sankarankovil and Salem is 362 km. The road distance is 319.1 km.
The best way to get from Sankarankovil to Salem without a car is to bus which takes 4h 13m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Sankarankovil to Salem, including transfers.
Sankarankovil to Salem bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kovilpatti station.
Sankarankovil to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sankarankovil station.
The best way to get from Sankarankovil to Salem is to bus which takes 4h 13m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹430 - ₹3,500 and takes 8h 12m.
What companies run services between Sankarankovil, India and Salem, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Kovilpatti to Salem twice daily. Tickets cost ₹800–2,200 and the journey takes 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sankarankovil to Salem Market via Dindigul Jn and Salem Jn in around 8h 12m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Salem via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–25,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Salem via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–25,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sankarankovil to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Dindigul Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Sankarankovil to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Sankarankovil to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Kovilpatti to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Viruthunagar to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Salem -AVR Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–9,000
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More Questions & Answers
Sankarankovil to Salem bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Salem station.
Sankarankovil to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sankarankovil to Salem is 319 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Sankarankovil to Salem.
There are 212+ hotels available in Salem.