How to travel from Ahmedabad to Salem, India

The distance between Ahmedabad and Salem is around 1,522km (946 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 5m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Ahmedabad to Salem by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Ahmedabad (AMD) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₹12,895($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bangalore Anand Rao Circle and then to Salem.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,660($46)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Salem Jn.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,275($16)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Salem.

  • Duration22h 60m
  • Distance1,616km (1,004 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ahmedabad and Salem

There are several options for getting from Ahmedabad to Salem by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,275 ($16) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹12,895 ($160).

The distance between Ahmedabad and Salem is around 1,522km (946 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,395km (867 miles)

It takes around 7h 5m to get from Ahmedabad and Salem by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ahmedabad to Salem is to fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 5m and will set you back approx ₹12,895 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Ahmedabad and Salem, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,275 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ahmedabad and Salem. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ahmedabad to Salem. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Salem Jn. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.

Indian Railways run train services between Ahmedabad and Salem. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 1 day 8h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ahmedabad and Salem. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ahmedabad to Salem. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ahmedabad Opp. Gokulesh Petrol Pump Narol Circle, Bangalore Anand Rao Circle and Bangalore. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.

Vijayanand Travels and Kallada Tours and Travels run regular bus services between Ahmedabad and Salem. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ahmedabad to Salem. We recommend that you fly from Ahmedabad (AMD) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town. instead which will take 7h 5m.

The closest major airport to Salem is Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ) (TRZ) which is approximately 116km (72 miles) from Salem. Coimbatore Airport (CJB) (CJB) and Mysore Airport (MYQ) (MYQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Ahmedabad and Salem. The distance is around 1,616km (1,004 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ahmedabad to Salem is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 5m and will usually cost around ₹12,895 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ahmedabad and Salem

Transport options from Ahmedabad to Salem
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
7h 5m
₹12,895($160)
once a week1,630km (1,013 miles)
Fly to Tiruchirapalli (TRZ), Train7h 35m
₹14,085($175)
once daily1,737km (1,079 miles)
Fly to Madras (MAA), Train7h 55m
₹11,060($140)
once daily1,715km (1,066 miles)
Fly to Bengaluru (BLR), Train8h 50m
₹8,755($110)
3 times a week1,522km (946 miles)
Fly to Kochi (COK), Train9h 20m
₹8,675($110)
hourly1,862km (1,157 miles)
Bus
1 day 5h
₹3,660($46)
once daily1,716km (1,066 miles)
Train
1 day 8h
₹1,275($16)
4 times a week1,819km (1,130 miles)
Drive
22h 60m
₹15,200($190)
on demand1,616km (1,004 miles)

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Airports near Salem

The following major airports near Salem offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

TRZ
Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ)
International Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Salem
CJB
Coimbatore Airport (CJB)
International Airport
Distance
141km (88 miles) from Salem
MYQ
Mysore Airport (MYQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
175km (109 miles) from Salem