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Melmaruvathur to Salem Jn by train, with one change

No train runs the whole way from Melmaruvathur to Salem Jn. Changing at Vriddhachalam Jn takes 5 hr 15 min, and the quickest pairing is 20681 then 16574.

1 change · 205 km apart · fastest 5 hr 15 min · Daily

Check seats for your dateMelmaruvathur (MLMR) to Salem Jn (SA)

Day by day

The quickest journey with one change, for each day a connection runs.

  • Monday to Friday and Sunday5 hr 40 min
    00:35 16159 MS MAQ EXPRESS · Mail/Express → Vriddhachalam Jn (VRI) 02:22
    03:15 22153 MS SALEM SF EXP · Superfast → arrives 06:15
    53 min to change at VRI — comfortableTypically 12 min late here, still leaving about 24 min to change.
  • Saturday5 hr 15 minarrives next day
    21:45 20681 SILAMBU SF EXP · Superfast → Vriddhachalam Jn (VRI) 23:38
    00:35 16574 PDY YPR EXPRESS · Mail/Express → arrives 03:00
    57 min to change at VRI — comfortableTypically 9 min late here, still leaving about 31 min to change.

Other ways to make the trip

Slower pairings, or a change at a different junction.

  • Saturday5 hr 40 min
    00:35 16159 MS MAQ EXPRESS · Mail/Express → Vriddhachalam Jn (VRI) 02:22
    03:15 22153 MS SALEM SF EXP · Superfast → arrives 06:15
    53 min to change at VRI — comfortableTypically 12 min late here, still leaving about 24 min to change.
  • Saturday5 hr 40 minarrives next day
    21:20 20635 ANANTAPURI EXP · Superfast → Villupuram Jn (VM) 22:33
    23:30 16574 PDY YPR EXPRESS · Mail/Express → arrives 03:00
    57 min to change at VM — comfortableTypically 8 min late here, still leaving about 30 min to change.both trains usually run on time
  • Thursday7 hr 37 minarrives next day
    17:15 16352 NCJ LTT EXPRESS · Mail/Express → Arakkonam (AJJ) 20:15
    21:15 12601 MAS MAQ SF MAIL · Superfast → arrives 00:52
    1 hr to change at AJJ — comfortableTypically 14 min late here, still leaving about 29 min to change.16352 often runs late
  • Monday7 hr 45 minarrives next day
    22:30 12663 HWH TPJ SUF EXP · Superfast → Villupuram Jn (VM) 23:50
    02:20 22153 MS SALEM SF EXP · Superfast → arrives 06:15
    2 hr 30 min to change at VM — comfortableTypically 14 min late here, still leaving about 117 min to change.12663 often runs late
  • Tuesday7 hr 50 minarrives next day
    22:25 16175 MS VLNK EXPRESS · Mail/Express → Villupuram Jn (VM) 23:35
    02:20 22153 MS SALEM SF EXP · Superfast → arrives 06:15
    2 hr 45 min to change at VM — comfortableTypically 8 min late here, still leaving about 138 min to change.
  • Monday8 hr 2 minarrives next day
    16:50 16112 PUDUCHERRY - TIRUPATI MEMU EXPRESS · Mail/Express → Arakkonam (AJJ) 19:45
    21:15 12601 MAS MAQ SF MAIL · Superfast → arrives 00:52
    1 hr 30 min to change at AJJ — comfortableTypically 24 min late here, still leaving about 48 min to change.16112 often runs late

Melmaruvathur to Salem Jn by train

Is there a direct train from Melmaruvathur to Salem Jn?
No. No single train runs from Melmaruvathur to Salem Jn. The journey takes one change, at Vriddhachalam Jn, and the fastest combination takes 5 hr 15 min.
What is the fastest way from Melmaruvathur to Salem Jn by train?
20681 SILAMBU SF EXP departs Melmaruvathur at 21:45 and reaches Vriddhachalam Jn at 23:38. 16574 PDY YPR EXPRESS then departs at 00:35 and arrives Salem Jn at 03:00. Total 5 hr 15 min, with 57 min to change.
Where do you change trains between Melmaruvathur and Salem Jn?
Vriddhachalam Jn (VRI) is the interchange on the fastest route, with 57 min between the arriving and departing trains.
Which days can you travel from Melmaruvathur to Salem Jn?
A connection is available every day of the week.

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