There are 5 ways to get from Salem to Udumalpet by bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via Coimbatore
best- Take the bus from Salem to Gandhipurambus
- Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Udumalpetbus 783Ns
4h 6m₹1,371–2,950Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Udumalaippettaitrain 22651
5h 55m₹298–2,433Drive 181.8 km
- Drive from Salem to Udumalpetcar 181.8 km
2h 35m₹2,035–2,940Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Udumalpettaxi 181.8 km
2h 35m₹4,200–5,000Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Pollachi - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4342
6h 6m₹409–1,112
Salem to Udumalpet by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Udumalpet is to bus which costs ₹400 - ₹1,200 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Udumalpet is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Udumalpet. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Udumalpet via Gandhipuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Udumalpet. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Udumalaippettai via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Salem and Udumalpet is 246 km. The road distance is 181.8 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Udumalpet without a car is to bus via Coimbatore which takes 4h 6m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Salem to Udumalpet, including transfers.
Salem to Udumalpet bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Udumalpet train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to Udumalpet is to bus via Coimbatore which takes 4h 6m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹290 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Udumalpet, India?
You can take a bus from Salem to Udumalpet via Gandhipuram and Udumalpet in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Udumalaippettai once daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 18m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Jn to Udumalaippettai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- vkvtravels99@gmail.com
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Salem to Gandhipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- VKV Travels
- Ac Seater
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Gandhipuram to Udumalpet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹60–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Pollachi - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–1,000
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,000
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 Udumalpet bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Gandhipuram station.
Salem to Udumalpet train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Udumalaippettai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Udumalpet is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Salem to Udumalpet.
There are 15+ hotels available in Udumalpet.