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How to get fromTrichy to Salemby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Trichy to Salem by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli to Salembus bus Tiruchirapalli - Salem
    2h 50m
    ₹410–1,400

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jntrain train 12632 / ...
    2. Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Salem Towntrain train 16530 / ...
    5h 6m
    ₹302–2,363

  3. Drive  134.3 km

    1. Drive from Trichy to Salemcar car 134.3 km
    2h 1m
    ₹1,507–2,177

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Trichy to Salemtaxi taxi 134.3 km
    2h 1m
    ₹2,800–3,400

  5. Bus via Salem

    1. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Salembus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    3h 38m

Trichy to Salem by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket₹410Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 134.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Trichy, India and Salem, India?

IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Tiruchirapalli to Salem twice daily. Tickets cost ₹410–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tiruchchirapali to Salem Town via Vridhachalam Jn in around 5h 6m.

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