There are 8 ways to get from Tirupati to Salem by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Vellore
best- Take the train from Tirupati to Katpadi Jntrain 16220 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Salem Jntrain 12601 / ...
5h 53m₹425–3,357Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tirupathi to Salembus
7h₹250–900Train, bus
- Take the train from Tirupati to Chittortrain 16220 / ...
- Take the bus from Chittoor to Salembus
6h 33m₹832–3,116Drive 292.3 km
- Drive from Tirupati to Salemcar 292.3 km
4h 25m₹3,292–4,756Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirupati to Salemtaxi 292.3 km
4h 25m₹6,000–7,500Fly from Tirupati Airport
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Salem (SXV)plane TIR - SXV
4h 56m₹9,353–27,417Train
- Take the train from Tirupati to Salem Jntrain 12626 / ...
6h 4m₹320–2,521Train 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 25m₹4,570–13,799
Tirupati to Salem by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tirupati to Salem is to bus which costs ₹250 - ₹900 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Tirupati to Salem is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tirupathi and arriving at Salem. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Tirupati to Salem. However, there are services departing from Tirupati and arriving at Salem Town via Katpadi Jn and Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Tirupati and Salem is 314 km. The road distance is 292.3 km.
The best way to get from Tirupati to Salem without a car is to train via Vellore which takes 5h 53m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Tirupati to Salem, including transfers.
Tirupati to Salem bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Tirupathi station.
Tirupati to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tirupati station.
The best way to get from Tirupati to Salem is to train via Vellore which takes 5h 53m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ₹9,000 - ₹28,000 and takes 4h 56m, you could also bus, which costs ₹250 - ₹900 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Tirupati, India and Salem, India?
You can take a train from Tirupati to Salem Town via Katpadi Jn and Salem Jn in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, IndiGo Airlines flies from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Salem (SXV) 4 times a week.
- 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 Tirupati to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- 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 Katpadi Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Tirupati to Chittor
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tirupati to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
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
- 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/
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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
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More Questions & Answers
Tirupati to Salem bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Salem station.
Tirupati to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirupati to Salem is 292 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Tirupati to Salem.
There are 212+ hotels available in Salem.