How to travel from Asansol to Salem, India

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.

9 routes found

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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Durgapur then fly from Kazi Nazrul Islam (RDP) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ₹10,505($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Salem Jn.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,355($17)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Vijayawada Jn then take the bus to Salem.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,945($37)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Salem.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Distance1,957km (1,216 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Asansol and Salem

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Asansol and Salem

Transport options from Asansol to Salem
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
8h 10m
₹10,505($130)
once a week2,032km (1,262 miles)
Train to Durgapur, plane8h 25m
₹13,290($165)
once daily2,166km (1,346 miles)
Train to Durgapur, plane8h 55m
₹9,470($120)
once daily1,800km (1,119 miles)
Train to Durgapur, plane10hrs
₹9,950($125)
3 times a week1,895km (1,178 miles)
Train to Barddhaman, plane12h 45m
₹9,230($115)
3 times a week2,052km (1,275 miles)
Train to Ranchi, plane15h 40m
₹8,515($105)
3 times a week1,893km (1,176 miles)
Train
1 day 11h
₹1,355($17)
twice a week2,090km (1,299 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 12h
₹2,945($37)
once daily2,070km (1,286 miles)
Drive
1 day 4h
₹18,385($230)
on demand1,957km (1,216 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