How to travel from Bhilai to Salem, India

The distance between Bhilai and Salem is around 1,294km (804 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bhilai 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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Fly to Coimbatore (CJB), Train

Fly from Raipur (RPR) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ₹9,150($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Salem Jn.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,670($21)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Hyderabad then take the bus to Salem.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,265($41)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Salem.

  • Duration20h 10m
  • Distance1,424km (885 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bhilai and Salem

There are several options for getting from Bhilai to Salem by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,670 ($21) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,150 ($115).

The distance between Bhilai and Salem is around 1,294km (804 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,116km (693 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Bhilai and Salem by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bhilai to Salem is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 55m and will set you back approx ₹9,150 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Bhilai and Salem, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,670 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

Indian Railways run train services between Bhilai and Salem. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 1 day 4h, 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 Bhilai and Salem. We recommend that you fly from Raipur (RPR) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town. instead which will take 6h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bhilai to Salem. We recommend that you fly from Raipur (RPR) to Tiruchirapalli (TRZ) then take the train to Salem Jn. instead which will take 7h 30m.

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 Bhilai and Salem. The distance is around 1,424km (885 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bhilai to Salem is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around ₹11,540 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bhilai and Salem

Transport options from Bhilai to Salem
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Coimbatore (CJB), Train + 3 similar
6h 55m
₹9,150($115)
once a week1,478km (919 miles)
Plane and Train7h 30m
₹11,540($145)
once daily1,531km (952 miles)
Fly to Madras (MAA), Train7h 50m
₹8,120($100)
once daily1,294km (804 miles)
Fly to Bengaluru (BLR), Train8h 55m
₹8,195($105)
3 times a week1,313km (816 miles)
Train
1 day 4h
₹1,670($21)
4 times a week1,712km (1,064 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 1h
₹3,265($41)
once a week1,546km (960 miles)
Drive
20h 10m
₹13,370($170)
on demand1,424km (885 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