There are 7 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Salem by bus, train, night bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai to Salembus
5h 55mNight bus
cheapest- Take the night bus from Tuticorin to Salemnightbus
8h 15m₹290–850Train
- Take the train from Tuticorin to Salem Jntrain 16235 / ...
8h 59m₹362–2,832Drive 357.8 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Salemcar 357.8 km
5h 33m₹4,034–5,826Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Salemtaxi 357.8 km
5h 33m₹8,000–10,000Bus via Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
6h 54mFly
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Salem (SXV)plane TCR - SXV
4h₹17,566–25,669
Thoothukudi to Salem by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Salem is to night bus which costs ₹290 - ₹850 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Salem is to fly which takes 4h and costs ₹17,000 - ₹26,000.
Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Salem. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Salem. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Salem Market via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Salem is 367 km. The road distance is 357.8 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Salem without a car is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Thoothukudi to Salem, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Salem bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuticorin station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Salem is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹360 - ₹2,900 and takes 8h 59m, you could also fly, which costs ₹17,000 - ₹26,000 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Salem, India?
You can take a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Salem via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Madurai in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tuticorin to Salem Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 7h 52m.
- 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 Tuticorin to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Night bus from Tuticorin to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹290–850
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Salem bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Salem is 358 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Thoothukudi to Salem.
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