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Salem to Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary

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

275 kmDistance
5.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹3130
Sedan₹3680
SUV₹4830
Innova / MUV₹5430
Tempo Traveller₹6350
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹300
AC Seater₹500
Non-AC Sleeper₹440
AC Sleeper₹630
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹820
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Train
Sleeper₹200
Economy₹310
Third AC₹420
Second AC₹580
First AC₹800
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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.

Route Map

By Car: Salem to Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary

275 km · ~5h 50m · About 6h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Salem

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Palladam

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 125 km · 2h 30m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary

    Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala

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 Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary

275 km · ~6h 7m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. 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.

  2. Salem → Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~275 km

    ~6h 7m|Tentative fare ₹300–₹820

    Usual tea / meal halts: Palladam (~170 km)

  3. Arrive in Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary

    Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala

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 Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary

Nearest railway stations: Salem Jn for Salem, Karukkutty (about 41 km away) for Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary.

Direct trains

Chennai Tiruvananthapuram SF Mail#12623 · Superfast
12:10 AMSalem Jn
5h 14m44 stops
05:24 AMKoratti Angadi
Chennai Central-Kollam Special#06003 · Express
01:20 AMSalem Jn
5h 41m49 stops
07:01 AMKoratti Angadi
Chennai Central-Kollam SF Special#06005 · Superfast
01:20 AMSalem Jn
5h 41m49 stops
07:01 AMKoratti Angadi
Yesvantapur Kochuveli Garib Rath Express#12257 · Garib Rath
01:20 AMSalem Jn
5h 42m48 stops
07:02 AMKoratti Angadi
Chennai- Alapuzha Alleppey Express#16041 · Express
01:50 AMSalem Jn
5h 44m42 stops
07:34 AMChalakudi

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.

Transport Options

Salem to Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Salem to Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is about 275 km by road, roughly 5.5 hours of travel time. The road passes near Erode and Pollachi.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 275 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,130 · Sedan ₹3,680 · SUV ₹4,830 · Innova / MUV ₹5,430 · Tempo Traveller ₹6,350
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹300 · AC Seater ₹500 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹440 · AC Sleeper ₹630 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹820
  • Train: Sleeper ₹200 · Economy ₹310 · Third AC ₹420 · Second AC ₹580 · First AC ₹800

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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