There are 5 ways to get from Thanjavur to Salem by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Salembus Thanjavur - Salem
4h 5m₹430–2,100Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thanjavur to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Salem Towntrain
6h 35m₹425–3,359Drive 181.9 km
- Drive from Thanjavur to Salemcar 181.9 km
2h 46m₹2,054–2,966Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thanjavur to Salemtaxi 181.9 km
2h 46m₹3,800–4,600Train, bus
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Ponmlai Gld Rcktrain 06645 / ...
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
4h 29m
Thanjavur to Salem by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thanjavur to Salem is to bus which costs ₹430 - ₹2,100 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Thanjavur to Salem is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Salem. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Thanjavur to Salem. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Salem Town via Tiruchchirapali and Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Thanjavur and Salem is 184 km. The road distance is 181.9 km.
The best way to get from Thanjavur to Salem without a car is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹430 - ₹2,100.
The bus from Thanjavur to Salem takes 4h 5m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Thanjavur to Salem bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Thanjavur station.
Thanjavur to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thanjavur station.
The best way to get from Thanjavur to Salem is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹430 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹420 - ₹3,400 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Thanjavur, India and Salem, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Thanjavur to Salem twice daily. Tickets cost ₹430–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Kallada Tours and Travels also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thanjavur to Salem Town via Tiruchchirapali and Vridhachalam Jn in around 6h 35m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thanjavur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Vridhachalam Jn to Salem Town
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Thanjavur to Ponmlai Gld Rck
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thanjavur to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹430–600
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Thanjavur to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–4,600
Smile Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 52 2 3 62 22
- Website
- smiletaxi.business.site
Thanja Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 72 00 07 30 70
- Website
- thanjaidroptaxi.com
Thanjavur Call Taxi Matha
- Phone
- +91 73 73 2 0 40 40
- Website
- matha-call-taxi.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Thanjavur to Salem bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Salem station.
Thanjavur to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thanjavur to Salem is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Thanjavur to Salem.
There are 213+ hotels available in Salem.













