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

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There are 6 ways to get from Velankanni to Salem by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Vellankanni to Thanjavurtrain train 17316 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Thanjavur to Salembus bus Thanjavur - Salem
    7h 21m
    ₹569–2,464

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Salem Towntrain train 16530
    10h 4m
    ₹329–2,614

  3. Train via Karur

    1. Take the train from Vellankanni to Karurtrain train 17316
    2. Take the train from Karur to Salem Jntrain train 17236 / ...
    8h 6m
    ₹416–3,362

  4. Drive  262.2 km

    1. Drive from Velankanni to Salemcar car 262.2 km
    3h 57m
    ₹2,939–4,245

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Velankanni to Salemtaxi taxi 262.2 km
    3h 57m
    ₹5,000–6,500

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Coimbatorebus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Salembus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    11h 8m

Velankanni to Salem by train, foot, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket₹569Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 273.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 21m

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

You can take a train from Vellankanni to Salem Town via Karur and Salem Jn in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Salem via Coimbatore in around 11h 8m.

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