A junction town
Salem lies where the roads from Bengaluru, Chennai, Coimbatore and Trichy meet, so many bikes from here go to those cities with people moving for work or study. Staff of the steel plant and the textile and sago units also send bikes when they transfer.
Pickup in Salem
Around the old bus stand and the markets, traffic is heavy and the lanes are narrow, so the crew walks the bike to the truck. In the newer layouts, the truck usually reaches your gate. Pickups are in the morning, before the town gets busy.
Wrapping
The crew notes any scratches with you, removes the mirrors, and wraps the tank, seat and handlebar in foam and film. The bike stands upright in the truck, tied at two points.
At your new home
We call before arriving. The crew unwraps the bike in front of you, refits the mirrors and waits while you check it against the pickup list. If your society has vehicle hours, tell us when you book.
Bike transport from Salem: distance and time
Approximate road distance from Salem and the usual transit time for a bike sent by truck, counting the loading day. Use the distance calculator for any other city. Of the cities below, Tiruchirappalli is the closest at about 150 km, and Hyderabad the farthest at about 800 km.
| To | Road distance | Usual transit |
|---|---|---|
| Coimbatore | About 200 km | 1–2 days |
| Bengaluru | About 200 km | 1–2 days |
| Tiruchirappalli | About 150 km | 1–2 days |
| Chennai | About 350 km | 1–2 days |
| Madurai | About 250 km | 1–2 days |
| Kochi | About 350 km | 1–2 days |
| Mysuru | About 250 km | 1–2 days |
| Hyderabad | About 800 km | 2–3 days |
Bike transport charges from Salem
Approximate charges for sending a bike or scooter from Salem by truck, wrapped and tied upright, by type and road distance. Check the distance table above to see which column your route falls in.
| Two-wheeler | Up to 500 km | 500–1,000 km | Over 1,000 km |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter | ₹2,500–₹4,500 | ₹3,500–₹6,000 | ₹5,000–₹8,500 |
| Bike (up to 150cc) | ₹3,000–₹5,000 | ₹4,000–₹7,000 | ₹5,500–₹9,500 |
| Heavy bike | ₹5,000–₹9,000 | ₹7,000–₹12,000 | ₹9,000–₹16,000 |
Approximate charges in rupees, for guidance only. GST is extra and transit insurance is optional. Your final price comes in a written quote after the survey.
