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.
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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Fly from Delhi (DEL) to Calicut (CCJ) then take the bus to Salem Bypass.
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Take the train to Salem Jn.
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Take the bus to Jaipur, Baroda then Bangalore Anand Rao Circle and then to Salem.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 5 similar | 7h 10m | ₹10,425($130) | twice daily | 2,329km (1,447 miles) |
Plane and Train | 7h 20m | ₹8,595($110) | once a week | 2,143km (1,331 miles) |
Fly to Madurai (IXM), Bus | 7h 50m | ₹9,630($120) | every 20 mins | 2,352km (1,462 miles) |
Fly to Madras (MAA), Train | 8h 35m | ₹7,960($100) | once daily | 2,110km (1,311 miles) |
Fly to Bengaluru (BLR), Train | 9h 35m | ₹8,435($105) | 3 times a week | 2,018km (1,254 miles) |
Fly to Kochi (COK), Train | 10h 5m | ₹10,345($130) | hourly | 2,428km (1,509 miles) |
Train | 1 day 13h | ₹1,510($19) | once daily | 2,451km (1,523 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 3h | ₹5,410($68) | once daily | 2,629km (1,633 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 7h | ₹21,170($265) | on demand | 2,249km (1,397 miles) |
IndiGo Airlines
Vistara
Go First
FlexFlight ApS
Air India Limited
Parveen Travels
Kallada Tours and Travels
RSRTC
Vijayanand Travels
Indian Railways
The following major airports near Salem offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.