There are 6 ways to get from Velankanni to Salem by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Velankanni, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Salembus Thanjavur - Salem
7h 40mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Salem Towntrain 16530
10h 4m₹329–2,614Train via Karur
- Take the train from Vellankanni to Karurtrain 17316
- Take the train from Karur to Salem Jntrain 17236 / ...
8h 6m₹416–3,362Drive 262.2 km
- Drive from Velankanni to Salemcar 262.2 km
3h 57m₹2,962–4,278Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velankanni to Salemtaxi 262.2 km
3h 57m₹5,000–6,500Bus via Kumbakonam
- Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
10h
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Salem is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,700 and takes 10h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Velankanni to Salem is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Velankanni to Salem. However, there are services departing from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Salem via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Velankanni to Salem. However, there are services departing from Vellankanni and arriving at Salem Town via Karur and Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
The distance between Velankanni and Salem is 275 km. The road distance is 262.2 km.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Salem without a car is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Velankanni to Salem, including transfers.
Velankanni to Salem bus services, operated by Air Indiaa Travels, depart from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu station.
Velankanni to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellankanni station.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Salem is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Karur, which costs ₹410 - ₹3,400 and takes 8h 6m.
What companies run services between Velankanni, India and Salem, India?
You can take a bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Salem via Thanjavur in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vellankanni to Salem Town via Karur and Salem Jn in around 8h 6m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellankanni to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Karur to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Salem Town
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 90035 51105
- [email protected]
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
Bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
KKL Taxi Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 44 91 90 90
- Website
- kkltaxi.business.site
Siva Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 65 89 24 31
- Website
- sivacabs.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Velankanni to Salem bus services, operated by Air Indiaa Travels, arrive at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu station.
Velankanni to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velankanni to Salem is 262 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Velankanni to Salem.
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