| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | Sri Ganapathy Travels | Non-AC Seater | 00:15 | 04:30 | $10.98 | |
Bus | Star Travels | AC Sleeper | 00:50 | 05:00 | $27.47 | |
Bus | VVM Travels | AC Semi Sleeper | 01:15 | 05:00 | $20.88 | |
Bus | City Travels | Non-AC Seater | 01:45 | 05:30 | $7.13 | |
Bus | City Travels | Non-AC Seater | 02:15 | 06:00 | $10.98 | |
Bus | Nathi Holidays | AC Sleeper | 02:45 | 07:00 | $31.81 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper | 04:35 | 07:38 | $6.23 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper | 04:55 | 07:58 | $8.32 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper | 06:30 | 09:33 | $6.23 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper | 07:15 | 10:45 | $8.32 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 2S - Second Sitting Class | 08:30 | 11:18 | $1.34 | |
Bus | BSP Bus | Non-AC Seater | 12:35 | 16:15 | $14.27 | |
Bus | NueGo | AC Semi Sleeper | 13:30 | 18:15 | $4.68 | |
Train | Indian Railways | SL - Sleeper Class | 15:00 | 18:30 | $1.91 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper | 16:00 | 19:10 | $6.18 | |
Train | Indian Railways | CC - AC Chair Class | 17:20 | 19:48 | $9.53 | |
Train | Indian Railways | CC - AC Chair Class | 17:40 | 20:30 | $4.56 | |
Train | Indian Railways | SL - Sleeper Class | 18:00 | 20:50 | $2.23 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 1A - AC First Class Sleeper | 18:40 | 21:55 | $12.67 | |
Bus | Sri Tulasi | AC Seater | 19:00 | 23:10 | $11.97 |
Travelling between Salem and Katpadi is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 26.58 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 3.95.
It can take you anywhere between 3 and 5 hours to travel between Salem and Katpadi depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Salem and Katpadi. Train will bring you to your destination in 2h 28m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 4h 31m to reach Katpadi.
Travelling between Salem and Katpadi can be as cheap as USD 3.95 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 26.58 if you buy a Sri Tulasi Bus ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Salem to Katpadi.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
BSP Bus, City Travels, Intrcity Smartbus, Jai Sriram Travels, Kallada Travels, No 1 Air Travels, Orange Tours, Puthiyavan Transports, RKV Travels, Shri Baghyalakshmi Travels Sblt , Sri Tulasi , Vetri Travels, YBM Travels
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $4 |
| Fastest Transport | 2h 28m |
| Earliest Departure | 12:29 AM |
| Latest Departure | 11:59 PM |
| Departures per day | 64 |
| Distance | 124 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | BSP Bus, City Travels, Indian Railways, Intrcity Smartbus, Jai Sriram Travels, Kallada Travels, No 1 Air Travels, Orange Tours, Puthiyavan Transports, RKV Travels, Shri Baghyalakshmi Travels Sblt , Sri Tulasi , Vetri Travels, YBM Travels |