There are 7 ways to get from Tirumala to Salem by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tirupathi to Salembus
7h 38m₹594–1,307Train
cheapest- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Salem Jntrain 12626 / ...
7h 46m₹370–2,750Drive 310.7 km
- Drive from Tirumala to Salemcar 310.7 km
4h 57m₹3,500–5,055Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirumala to Salemtaxi 310.7 km
4h 57m₹6,000–8,000Fly from Tirupati Airport
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Salem (SXV)plane TIR - SXV
5h 33m₹9,748–27,884Train, bus
- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Chittortrain 12626 / ...
- Take the bus from Chittoor to Salembus
8h 36m₹880–3,400Train to Chennai International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
6h 27m₹4,510–13,150
Tirumala to Salem by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tirumala to Salem is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,400 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Tirumala to Salem is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirumala to Salem. However, there are services departing from Tirupathi and arriving at Salem via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Tirumala to Salem. However, there are services departing from Renigunta Jn and arriving at Salem Market via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
The distance between Tirumala and Salem is 333 km. The road distance is 310.7 km.
The best way to get from Tirumala to Salem without a car is to bus which takes 7h 38m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Tirumala to Salem, including transfers.
Tirumala to Salem bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Tirupathi station.
Tirumala to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Renigunta Jn station.
The best way to get from Tirumala to Salem is to bus which takes 7h 38m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹370 - ₹2,800 and takes 7h 46m, you could also fly, which costs ₹9,500 - ₹28,000 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Tirumala, India and Salem, India?
SETC operates a bus from Tirupathi to Salem once daily. Tickets cost ₹250–900 and the journey takes 7h. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Renigunta Jn to Salem Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 22m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Salem via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–27,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Renigunta Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Renigunta Jn to Chittor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Renigunta Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Tirupathi to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–900
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹450–900
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Chittoor to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
Rainbow Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 03 34 22 33
- Website
- rainbowcabs.co.in
Tirumala Tirupati Cabs
- Phone
- +91 88 86 05 03 09
- Website
- tirumalatirupaticabs.in
Tirupati Caars
- Phone
- +91 99 02 03 77 88
- Website
- tirupaticaars.com
A.S Car Rentals
- Phone
- +91 95 02 65 61 89
PS Cabs
- Phone
- +91 83 74 43 88 26
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More Questions & Answers
Tirumala to Salem bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Salem station.
Tirumala to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirumala to Salem is 311 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Tirumala to Salem.
There are 212+ hotels available in Salem.












