There are 4 ways to get from Thirukadaiyur to Salem by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Vaithisvarankoil to Salem Towntrain 16530
6h 49m₹1,053–2,608Bus
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
7h 49mDrive 220.9 km
- Drive from Thirukadaiyur to Salemcar 220.9 km
3h 13m₹2,493–3,601Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thirukadaiyur to Salemtaxi 220.9 km
3h 13m₹4,500–5,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thirukadaiyur to Salem is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,700 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Thirukadaiyur to Salem is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Thirukadaiyur to Salem. However, there are services departing from Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Salem, Tamil Nadu via Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Thirukadaiyur to Salem. However, there are services departing from Vaithisvarankoil and arriving at Salem Town via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Thirukadaiyur and Salem is 275 km. The road distance is 220.9 km.
The best way to get from Thirukadaiyur to Salem without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Thirukadaiyur to Salem, including transfers.
Thirukadaiyur to Salem bus services, operated by ACLS Navigator, depart from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Thirukadaiyur to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vaithisvarankoil station.
The best way to get from Thirukadaiyur to Salem is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 49m.
What companies run services between Thirukadaiyur, India and Salem, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Vaithisvarankoil to Salem Town once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 6h 29m. Alternatively, ACLS Navigator operates a bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu every 4 hours, and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vaithisvarankoil to Salem Town
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 91- 7872898989
- [email protected]
- Website
- ACLS Navigator
Bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- ACLS Navigator
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–5,500
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More Questions & Answers
Thirukadaiyur to Salem bus services, operated by ACLS Navigator, arrive at Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Thirukadaiyur to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thirukadaiyur to Salem is 221 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Thirukadaiyur to Salem.
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