There are 8 ways to get from Tenkasi to Salem by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain 16848 / ...
- Take the bus from Viruthunagar to Salembus
6h 14m₹852–3,260Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Salem Jntrain
9h 54m₹552–4,510Drive 357.2 km
- Drive from Tenkasi to Salemcar 357.2 km
5h 49m₹4,027–5,817Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tenkasi to Salemtaxi 357.2 km
5h 49m₹8,000–10,000Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Tenkasi to Trivandrum (TRV)taxi
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Salem (SXV)plane TRV - SXV
5h 25m₹12,160–21,143Bus
- Take the bus from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai to Salembus
6h 45mBus via Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
7h 44mBus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
11h 27m
Tenkasi to Salem by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tenkasi to Salem is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹4,600 and takes 9h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Tenkasi to Salem is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 25m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹22,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tenkasi to Salem. However, there are services departing from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Salem via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Tenkasi to Salem. However, there are services departing from Tenkasi Jn and arriving at Salem Market via Virudunagar Jn, Dindigul Jn and Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
The distance between Tenkasi and Salem is 394 km. The road distance is 357.2 km.
The best way to get from Tenkasi to Salem without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 14m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Tenkasi to Salem, including transfers.
Tenkasi to Salem bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, depart from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu station.
Tenkasi to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tenkasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Tenkasi to Salem is to train which takes 9h 54m and costs ₹550 - ₹4,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Tenkasi, India and Salem, India?
You can take a train from Tenkasi Jn to Salem Market via Virudunagar Jn, Dindigul Jn, and Salem Jn in around 9h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu to Salem via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Madurai in around 6h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Salem via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–16,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Salem via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–16,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Salem via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–28,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Trivandrum to Salem via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–28,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tenkasi Jn to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Tenkasi Jn to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Viruthunagar to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–10,000
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More Questions & Answers
Tenkasi to Salem bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Tenkasi to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tenkasi to Salem is 357 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Tenkasi to Salem.
There are 211+ hotels available in Salem.