How to get fromMalaysia to Salemby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Malaysia to Salem by plane, car, bus, or train

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Fly Penang International Airport to Salem
best
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Salem (SXV)plane PEN - SXV
12h 22m
₹17,073–47,087
Fly Penang International Airport to Chennai International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane PEN - MAA
2. Take the train from Tambaram to Salem Towntrain
12h 50m
₹12,393–28,737
Drive 5,801.1 km
1. Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Salemcar 5,801.1 km
3d 12h
₹64,949–93,814
Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus
2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane SIN - CJB
3. Take the bus from Chitra to Salembus
10h 24m
₹16,775–35,027
Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus
2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane SIN - TRZ
3. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Salembus
12h 37m

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Salem (SXV) flights

7Weekly Planes

9h 25mAverage Duration

₹17,370Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,556.3 km
Duration: 12h 22m

What companies run services between Malaysia and Salem, India?

IndiGo Airlines flies from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Salem (SXV) once daily.

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Salem(opens in a new window), India(opens in a new window)

Salem, natively spelt as Selam, is a major city in Salem district, located on the banks of the Thirumanimutharu river in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu surrounded by mountains. Salem is the fifth largest urban agglomeration in the state, exceeded by Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, and Tiruchirappalli, and third largest metropolitan region in the state only after to Chennai and Coimbatore metropolitan regions. The city is 124 km2 large. Major products of Salem include silver anklets, sago, mangoes, steel, and textiles.

Things to do in Salem

Kurumbapatti Zoological Park(Opens in a new window)

The Kurumbapatti Zoological Park is a second largest zoo in Tamil Nadu next to Arignar Anna Zoological Park, situated in the foothills of the Shervaroyan Hills, 10 km from Salem, Tamil Nadu, India. It was set up in 1981 as a small museum and was later extended to 69 Ha. The zoo houses many species of wildlife, with monkeys as the major attraction, and is in the vicinity of reserve forest, permitting visitors the opportunity to also experience the flora and fauna there. The park has a gentle topography, areas of bamboo and woodland and semi-perennial streams. Facilities include a children's playground area.

Places to stay in Salem

ZIBE Salem By GRT Hotels(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

YMCA PROGRAM CENTRE(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Raj Residency Salem(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Rathna Residency(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good