There are 4 ways to get from Vaitheeswarankoil to Salem by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Vaithisvarankoil to Salem Towntrain 16530
6h 34m₹814–2,326Bus
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
7h 45mDrive 201.4 km
- Drive from Vaitheeswarankoil to Salemcar 201.4 km
2h 58m₹2,273–3,284Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vaitheeswarankoil to Salemtaxi 201.4 km
2h 58m₹4,200–5,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vaitheeswarankoil to Salem is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Vaitheeswarankoil to Salem is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Vaitheeswarankoil 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 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Vaitheeswarankoil to Salem. However, there are services departing from Vaithisvarankoil and arriving at Salem Town via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Vaitheeswarankoil and Salem is 257 km. The road distance is 201.4 km.
The best way to get from Vaitheeswarankoil to Salem without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Vaitheeswarankoil to Salem, including transfers.
Vaitheeswarankoil to Salem bus services, operated by ACLS Navigator, depart from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Vaitheeswarankoil to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vaithisvarankoil station.
The best way to get from Vaitheeswarankoil to Salem is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Vaitheeswarankoil, 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
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More Questions & Answers
Vaitheeswarankoil to Salem bus services, operated by ACLS Navigator, arrive at Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Vaitheeswarankoil to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vaitheeswarankoil to Salem is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Vaitheeswarankoil to Salem.
There are 207+ hotels available in Salem.