There are 6 ways to get from Walajapet to Salem by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Salem Jntrain 12601 / ...
4h 39m₹689–3,503Bus
- Take the bus from Vellore Bypass to Dharmapuribus
- Take the bus from Dharmapuri to Salembus
6h 48mDrive 222.6 km
- Drive from Walajapet to Salemcar 222.6 km
3h 22m₹2,509–3,624Taxi
- Take the taxi from Walajapet to Salemtaxi 222.6 km
3h 22m₹5,500–7,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Walajah Road Jn to Peramburtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
4h 34m₹4,649–13,203Bus via Hosūr
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Hosurbus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
- Take the bus from Hosur to Salembus
6h 53m₹806–1,537
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Walajapet to Salem is to bus via Hosūr which costs ₹800 - ₹1,600 and takes 6h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Walajapet to Salem is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Walajapet to Salem. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass and arriving at Salem via Vellore Bypass and Dharmapuri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Walajapet to Salem. However, there are services departing from Walajah Road Jn and arriving at Salem Market via Katpadi Jn and Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Walajapet and Salem is 239 km. The road distance is 222.6 km.
The best way to get from Walajapet to Salem without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Walajapet to Salem, including transfers.
Walajapet to Salem bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, depart from Vellore Bypass station.
Walajapet to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katpadi Jn station.
The best way to get from Walajapet to Salem is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Walajapet, India and Salem, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Katpadi Jn to Salem Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Walajapet to Salem via FlixBus Arcot - Bypass, FlixBus Vellore - Bypass, Vellore Bypass, and Dharmapuri in around 6h 48m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katpadi Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Walajah Road Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mssbus.com
Bus from Vellore Bypass to Dharmapuri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–1,200
- Website
- https://mssbus.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹350–1,200
- Phone
- 080 46333686
- [email protected]
- Website
- samtourist.com
Bus from Dharmapuri to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.samtourist.com/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Hosur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹350–950
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Hosur to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Walajapet to Salem bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, arrive at Dharmapuri station.
Walajapet to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Walajapet to Salem is 223 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Walajapet to Salem.
There are 211+ hotels available in Salem.