There are 6 ways to get from Salem to Pillayarpatti by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Salem to Maduraibus Salem - Madurai
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kovilpattibus
5h 32m₹1,266–3,805Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Karaikkudi Jntrain 07355
7h 43m₹629–2,829Train via Virudhachalam
- Take the train from Salem Town to Vridhachalam Jntrain 22154
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Devakottai Roadtrain 20681
7h 9m₹646–3,068Drive 211.4 km
- Drive from Salem to Pillayarpatticar 211.4 km
3h 23m₹2,367–3,419Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Pillayarpattitaxi 211.4 km
3h 23m₹4,400–5,500Bus, train
- Take the bus from Salem to Tiruchirappallibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Karaikkudi Jntrain 12605
6h 33m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Pillayarpatti is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,900 and takes 7h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Pillayarpatti is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Pillayarpatti. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Kovilpatti via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Pillayarpatti. However, there are services departing from Salem Town and arriving at Devakottai Road via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Salem and Pillayarpatti is 291 km. The road distance is 211.4 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Pillayarpatti without a car is to bus which takes 5h 32m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Salem to Pillayarpatti, including transfers.
Salem to Pillayarpatti bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Pillayarpatti train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Town station.
The best way to get from Salem to Pillayarpatti is to bus which takes 5h 32m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can train via Virudhachalam, which costs ₹600 - ₹3,100 and takes 7h 9m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Pillayarpatti, India?
You can take a bus from Salem to Pillayarpatti via Madurai and Kovilpatti in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salem Town to Pillayarpatti via Vridhachalam Jn and Devakottai Road in around 7h 9m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Town to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Devakottai Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Salem Jn to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +917303093510
- care@intrcity.com
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–650
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
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
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Booking & Getting There
Salem to Pillayarpatti bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Madurai station.
Salem to Pillayarpatti train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Pillayarpatti is 211 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Salem to Pillayarpatti.
There are 43+ hotels available in Pillayarpatti.