Popular drop taxi routes from Salem
| Destination | Distance | Driving time | Good to know | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem to Yercaud | about 20 km | about 30 min | The ghat road has many hairpin bends; the Summer Festival in May brings extra traffic. | See live fare |
| Salem to Mettur Dam | about 50 km | about 1 hour | A short run that fits a half-day outing. | See live fare |
| Salem to Hogenakkal | about 80 km | about 1.5 hours | Coracle rides stop when the river is in flood, so check before you go in the monsoon. | See live fare |
| Salem to Bangalore | about 195 km | about 4 hours | A national highway run through Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri with toll plazas. | See live fare |
| Salem to Chennai | about 350 km | about 7 hours | Most people leave in the evening and drive overnight. | See live fare |
| Salem to Coimbatore | about 185 km | about 3.5 hours | A regular business route through Erode and Tiruppur. | See live fare |
| Salem to Tiruvannamalai | about 150 km | about 3 hours | Roads are very busy on full moon days and during the Karthigai Deepam festival. | See live fare |
| Salem to Madurai | about 240 km | about 5 hours | Through Namakkal and Trichy; a long run, so an early start helps. | See live fare |
Distances and times are approximate and depend on the road and the traffic. The fare is not listed here: it is calculated live when you search, so it is always the current one.
Choose your vehicle
Hatchback
Swift, WagonR or similar. Four seats, good for one or two people with light luggage.
Sedan
Dzire, Etios or similar. Four seats with a larger boot for a family of four.
SUV or Innova
Ertiga, Innova or similar. Six or seven seats, for families and hill roads.
Tempo traveller
Twelve to seventeen seats for groups travelling together.
Cab services in Salem
One-way drop taxi
Pay for one side only. Best when you do not need the cab back.
Outstation round trip
The same cab and driver stay with you until you are back; halts and extra days are shown before you book.
Airport pickup and drop
Book a cab to or from the airport at any hour of the day.
Local hourly rental
A cab by the hour for shopping, meetings and temple visits.
Tour packages
Sightseeing packages for the places people visit from here.
Tempo traveller on rent
Family and office groups, with room for luggage.
Serving the whole city, including Salem Junction, Salem Town; Salem New Bus Stand, Salem Old Bus Stand (Town) bus stands.
When people book a cab in Salem
- Drop taxi to Yercaud for a weekend in the hills
- Outstation cab to Bangalore and Coimbatore
- Day trip to Mettur Dam and Hogenakkal Falls
- One way cab to Tiruvannamalai for Girivalam on full moon days
Places people go from Salem
- Yercaud Lake and Pagoda Point
- Kiliyur Falls
- Mookaneri Lake
- Kottai Mariamman Temple
- Sugavaneswarar Temple
- Mettur Dam
- Hogenakkal Falls
- Kolli Hills
Also from Salem
Why book with Oray in Salem
Fares shown first
Charges for the trip are listed on the fare screen before you pay, and the cancellation policy is shown at booking.
Checked drivers
A driver is approved only after Oray has checked the licence, the vehicle papers and the insurance.
Track and share
Follow the trip live in the app and share it with family.
Pay your way
Pay in full, pay 25% now, or pay later, depending on the trip.
Help any hour
Booking and support run 24x7.
How it works
- Enter the pickup and the drop
- Pick a car and see the fare
- Confirm with an OTP
- Driver and car details reach you before pickup
Questions about taxis in Salem
Can I book a drop taxi from Salem to Yercaud for a day trip?
Yes. Search for pickup in Salem and drop in Yercaud. Ask for a return if you want to come back the same day.
How do I book a cab from Salem to Bangalore at night?
Search with your pickup time and see the fare with charges. The service runs 24x7.
Can I go to Hogenakkal and come back in one day?
Yes, from Salem it is a comfortable day trip. Start in the morning and check river conditions in the monsoon.
Read before you travel
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How to Book an Outstation Cab Without Surprises: Toll, Allowance and Night Halt
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A one way drop taxi charges you for a single journey only. See how it works between Chennai, Madurai and Trichy, when it saves money, and when it does not.
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