There are 6 ways to get from Salem to Melukote by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Salem to Satellite BS.bus
- Take the bus from Bengaluru Satellite Stn. to Mandyabus
6h 15m₹1,335–1,792Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Pandavapuratrain 16235
9h 32m₹1,189–3,739Drive 261 km
- Drive from Salem to Melukotecar 261 km
4h 11m₹2,923–4,222Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Melukotetaxi 261 km
4h 11m₹5,000–6,500Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Salem to Mysorebus Salem - Mysore
- Take the taxi from Mysore to Melukotetaxi
7h 20m₹1,548–2,865Bus, train
- Take the bus from Salem to Bengalurubus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
- Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Pandavapuratrain 16021 / ...
7h 28m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Melukote is to bus which costs ₹1,300 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Melukote is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Melukote. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Mandya via Bengaluru Satellite Stn.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Melukote. However, there are services departing from Salem Town and arriving at Pandavapura via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
The distance between Salem and Melukote is 317 km. The road distance is 261 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Melukote without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Salem to Melukote, including transfers.
Salem to Melukote bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Melukote train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to Melukote is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,800 and takes 9h 32m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Melukote, India?
You can take a bus from Salem to Melukote via Bengaluru Satellite Stn. and Mandya in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Pandavapura once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 7h 29m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Jn to Pandavapura
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Ksr Bengaluru to Pandavapura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Salem to Satellite BS.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹220–310
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Bengaluru Satellite Stn. to Mandya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹110–190
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +917303093510
- care@intrcity.com
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Salem to Mysore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–650
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Salem to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Salem to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- gaurvsinghrajput044@gmail.com
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Salem to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Salem to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–6,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +9144 28 88 99 99
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Orampo Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 85 25 00 05 00
- Website
- orampo.com
Mysore Cabs
- Phone
- +91 99 72 39 51 89
- Website
- mysorecabs.com
Mysore Taxi Services
- Phone
- +91 99 45 35 37 72
- Website
- mysoretaxiservices.com
Safe Wheels Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91 82 14 00 11 00
- Website
- safewheelsindia.com
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Booking & Getting There
Salem to Melukote bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Satellite BS. station.
Salem to Melukote train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pandavapura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Melukote is 261 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Salem to Melukote.
There are one+ hotels available in Melukote.