What is the cheapest way to get from Sholinganallur to Salem?

The cheapest way to get from Sholinganallur to Salem is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sholinganallur to Salem?

The fastest way to get from Sholinganallur to Salem is to bus and fly which takes 3h 38m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹11,000.

Is there a direct bus between Sholinganallur and Salem?

No, there is no direct bus from Sholinganallur to Salem. However, there are services departing from Panaiyur and arriving at Salem via Uttandi Toll. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Sholinganallur and Salem?

No, there is no direct train from Sholinganallur to Salem. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Salem Town via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Sholinganallur to Salem?

The distance between Sholinganallur and Salem is 339 km. The road distance is 310.6 km.

How do I travel from Sholinganallur to Salem without a car?

The best way to get from Sholinganallur to Salem without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,400.

How long does it take to get from Sholinganallur to Salem?

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Sholinganallur to Salem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sholinganallur to Salem bus from?

Sholinganallur to Salem bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Uttandi Toll station.

Where do I catch the Sholinganallur to Salem train from?

Sholinganallur to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.

Train or bus from Sholinganallur to Salem?

The best way to get from Sholinganallur to Salem is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹2,300 and takes 7h 47m.

Where does the Sholinganallur to Salem bus arrive?

Sholinganallur to Salem bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Salem station.

Where does the Sholinganallur to Salem train arrive?

Sholinganallur to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Town station.

Can I drive from Sholinganallur to Salem?

Yes, the driving distance between Sholinganallur to Salem is 311 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Sholinganallur to Salem.

Where can I stay near Salem?

There are 211+ hotels available in Salem.

Sholinganallur to Salem - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Sholinganallur to Salem by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tambaram to Salem Towntrain 22153
5h 27m
₹714–2,383
Bus
1. Take the bus from Uttandi Toll to Salembus
7h 47m
₹808–2,225
Drive 310.6 km
1. Drive from Sholinganallur to Salemcar 310.6 km
4h 41m
₹3,502–5,058
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sholinganallur to Salemtaxi 310.6 km
4h 41m
₹7,000–8,500
Bus, fly to Salem
1. Take the bus from Aavin to Little Mountbus
2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
3h 38m
₹4,040–10,141
Bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
1. Take the bus from Aavin to Little Mountbus 119
2. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
8h 22m
Bus, fly to Trichy International Airport
1. Take the bus from Aavin to Little Mountbus
2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
3. Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus
7h 23m
Bus, fly to Coimbatore International Airport
1. Take the bus from Aavin to Little Mountbus
2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
3. Take the bus from Chitra to Salembus
6h 17m
₹5,340–9,941

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

₹4,090Cheapest Price

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Distance: 339 km
Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Sholinganallur, India and Salem, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Salem Town once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 9m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Uttandi Toll to Salem twice daily. Tickets cost ₹800–2,200 and the journey takes 6h 36m.

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