How to travel from Delhi to Salem, India

The distance between Delhi and Salem is around 2,018km (1,254 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Delhi 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 Bus

Fly from Delhi (DEL) to Calicut (CCJ) then take the bus to Salem Bypass.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₹10,425($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Salem Jn.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,510($19)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

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

  • Duration2 days 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹5,410($68)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Salem.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Distance2,249km (1,397 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Delhi and Salem

There are several options for getting from Delhi to Salem by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,510 ($19) and will take around 1 day 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,425 ($130).

The distance between Delhi and Salem is around 2,018km (1,254 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,892km (1,175 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Delhi and Salem by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 7h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Delhi to Salem is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 10m and will set you back approx ₹10,425 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Delhi and Salem, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,510 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Delhi and Salem. It typically takes around 1 day 13h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Delhi to Salem. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Salem Jn. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 13h.

Indian Railways run train services between Delhi and Salem. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 13h, 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 Delhi and Salem. It typically takes around 2 days 3h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Delhi to Salem. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jaipur, Baroda, Vadodara, Bangalore Anand Rao Circle and Bangalore. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 3h.

RSRTC, Vijayanand Travels and Kallada Tours and Travels run regular bus services between Delhi and Salem. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Delhi to Salem. We recommend that you fly from Delhi (DEL) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town. instead which will take 7h 20m.

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 Delhi and Salem. The distance is around 2,249km (1,397 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 7h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Delhi to Salem is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around ₹8,595 ($110).

How do I get from Delhi to Salem

Compare travel optionsbetween Delhi and Salem

Transport options from Delhi to Salem
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 5 similar
7h 10m
₹10,425($130)
twice daily2,329km (1,447 miles)
Plane and Train7h 20m
₹8,595($110)
once a week2,143km (1,331 miles)
Fly to Madurai (IXM), Bus7h 50m
₹9,630($120)
every 20 mins2,352km (1,462 miles)
Fly to Madras (MAA), Train8h 35m
₹7,960($100)
once daily2,110km (1,311 miles)
Fly to Bengaluru (BLR), Train9h 35m
₹8,435($105)
3 times a week2,018km (1,254 miles)
Fly to Kochi (COK), Train10h 5m
₹10,345($130)
hourly2,428km (1,509 miles)
Train
1 day 13h
₹1,510($19)
once daily2,451km (1,523 miles)
Bus
2 days 3h
₹5,410($68)
once daily2,629km (1,633 miles)
Drive
1 day 7h
₹21,170($265)
on demand2,249km (1,397 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