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Salem to Karunagappalli

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Karunagappalli, Kerala.

441 kmDistance

8.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹4950

Sedan₹5830

SUV₹7650

Innova / MUV₹8580

Tempo Traveller₹10000

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹490

AC Seater₹790

Non-AC Sleeper₹710

AC Sleeper₹1010

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1280

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Train

Sleeper₹290

Economy₹470

Third AC₹650

Second AC₹910

First AC₹1260

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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

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By Car: Salem to Karunagappalli

441 km · ~9h 29m · About 9h of driving, plus stops.

Start from Salem
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
141 km · 2h 49m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Karunagappalli
Karunagappalli, Kerala
Hotels in Karunagappalli

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Salem to Karunagappalli

441 km · ~9h 48m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

Board at Salem
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Salem. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Salem → Karunagappalli
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~441 km
~9h 48m|Tentative fare ₹490–₹1,280
Search buses Salem to Karunagappalli
Arrive in Karunagappalli
Karunagappalli, Kerala
Hotels in Karunagappalli

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Salem to Karunagappalli

Nearest railway stations: Salem Jn for Salem, Karunagapalli for Karunagappalli.

Direct trains

Chennai Tiruvananthapuram SF Mail#12623 · Superfast

12:10 AMSalem Jn

9h 5m72 stops

09:15 AMKarunagapalli

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Yesvantapur Kochuveli Garib Rath Express#12257 · Garib Rath

01:20 AMSalem Jn

9h 22m76 stops

10:42 AMKarunagapalli

3ARunning days & live status ↗

Chennai Central-Kollam Special#06003 · Express

01:20 AMSalem Jn

9h 37m77 stops

10:57 AMKarunagapalli

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Chennai Central-Kollam SF Special#06005 · Superfast

01:20 AMSalem Jn

9h 37m77 stops

10:57 AMKarunagapalli

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Kerala Express#12626 · Superfast

02:15 AMSalem Jn

10h 8m77 stops

12:23 PMKarunagapalli

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

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