There are 5 ways to get from Salem to Walajapet by train, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Salem Jn to Walajah Road Jntrain 12602 / ...
5h 6m₹589–2,699Drive 220.4 km
- Drive from Salem to Walajapetcar 220.4 km
3h 20m₹2,463–3,558Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Walajapettaxi 220.4 km
3h 20m₹5,500–6,500Fly, train
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Walajah Road Jntrain
4h 28m₹6,292–11,273Train via Katpadi Jn
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jntrain 12624 / ...
5h 6m₹688–3,493
Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Walajapet is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,700 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Walajapet is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Walajapet. However, there are services departing from Salem Town and arriving at Walajah Road Jn via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Salem and Walajapet is 242 km. The road distance is 220.4 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Walajapet without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Salem to Walajapet, including transfers.
Salem to Walajapet train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
Salem to Walajapet train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Walajah Road Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Walajapet is 220 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Salem to Walajapet.
There are 64+ hotels available in Walajapet.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Walajapet, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Walajah Road Jn 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 23m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Jn to Walajah Road Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Chennai Central to Walajah Road Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–6,500
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
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