The distance between Asansol and Salem is around 1,800km (1,119 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 8h 10m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Asansol to Salem by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Salem → Asansol if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Durgapur then fly from Kazi Nazrul Islam (RDP) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town.
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Take the train to Salem Jn.
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Take the train to Vijayawada Jn then take the bus to Salem.
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There are several options for getting from Asansol to Salem by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,355 ($17) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 8h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,505 ($130).
The distance between Asansol and Salem is around 1,800km (1,119 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,630km (1,013 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Asansol and Salem by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Asansol to Salem is to take the train and then fly which takes around 8h 10m and will set you back approx ₹10,505 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Asansol and Salem, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,355 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Asansol and Salem. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Asansol to Salem. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Salem Jn. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.
Indian Railways run train services between Asansol and Salem. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 11h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Asansol and Salem. We recommend that you take the train to Durgapur then fly from Kazi Nazrul Islam (RDP) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town. instead which will take 8h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Asansol to Salem. We recommend that you take the train to Durgapur then fly from Kazi Nazrul Islam (RDP) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town. instead which will take 8h 10m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Asansol and Salem. The distance is around 1,957km (1,216 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Asansol to Salem is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around ₹10,505 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 5 similar | 8h 10m | ₹10,505($130) | once a week | 2,032km (1,262 miles) |
Train to Durgapur, plane | 8h 25m | ₹13,290($165) | once daily | 2,166km (1,346 miles) |
Train to Durgapur, plane | 8h 55m | ₹9,470($120) | once daily | 1,800km (1,119 miles) |
Train to Durgapur, plane | 10hrs | ₹9,950($125) | 3 times a week | 1,895km (1,178 miles) |
Train to Barddhaman, plane | 12h 45m | ₹9,230($115) | 3 times a week | 2,052km (1,275 miles) |
Train to Ranchi, plane | 15h 40m | ₹8,515($105) | 3 times a week | 1,893km (1,176 miles) |
Train | 1 day 11h | ₹1,355($17) | twice a week | 2,090km (1,299 miles) |
Train and Bus | 1 day 12h | ₹2,945($37) | once daily | 2,070km (1,286 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 4h | ₹18,385($230) | on demand | 1,957km (1,216 miles) |
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