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There are 6 ways to get from Walajapet to Salem by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Walajah Road Jn to Salem Jntrain train 12601 / ...
    4h 21m
    ₹589–2,703

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vellore to Salembus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    4h 40m
    ₹1,266–2,024

  3. Drive  222.6 km

    1. Drive from Walajapet to Salemcar car 222.6 km
    3h 22m
    ₹2,178–3,145

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Walajapet to Salemtaxi taxi 222.6 km
    3h 22m
    ₹5,500–7,000

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Walajah Road Jn to Peramburtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane plane MAA - SXV
    4h 35m
    ₹6,069–11,848

  6. Bus via Hosūr

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Hosurbus bus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hosur to Salembus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper / ...
    6h 41m
    ₹806–4,287

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,665Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Walajah Road Jn to Salem Jn 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, Sree Kvr Travels operates a bus from Vellore to Salem hourly, and the journey takes 4h 15m. Six other operators also service this route.

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