How to travel from Gorakhpur to Salem, India

The distance between Gorakhpur and Salem is around 2,070km (1,286 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Gorakhpur to Salem by plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SalemGorakhpur if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Gorakhpur (GOP) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Flight time3h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ₹11,460($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Salem Jn.

  • Duration1 day 21h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,590($20)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Salem.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Distance2,129km (1,323 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gorakhpur and Salem

There are several options for getting from Gorakhpur to Salem by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,590 ($20) and will take around 1 day 21h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹11,460 ($145).

The distance between Gorakhpur and Salem is around 2,070km (1,286 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,756km (1,091 miles)

It takes around 7h 35m to get from Gorakhpur and Salem by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 5h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gorakhpur to Salem is to fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 35m and will set you back approx ₹11,460 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Gorakhpur and Salem, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,590 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gorakhpur and Salem. It typically takes around 1 day 21h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gorakhpur to Salem. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Salem Jn. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 21h.

Indian Railways run train services between Gorakhpur and Salem. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 1 day 21h, 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 Gorakhpur and Salem. We recommend that you fly from Gorakhpur (GOP) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town. instead which will take 7h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gorakhpur to Salem. We recommend that you fly from Gorakhpur (GOP) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town. instead which will take 7h 35m.

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 Gorakhpur and Salem. The distance is around 2,129km (1,323 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 5h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gorakhpur to Salem is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around ₹11,460 ($145).

How do I get from Gorakhpur to Salem

Compare travel optionsbetween Gorakhpur and Salem

Transport options from Gorakhpur to Salem
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
7h 35m
₹11,460($145)
once a week2,070km (1,286 miles)
Fly to Tiruchirapalli (TRZ), Train9h 25m
₹16,635($210)
once daily2,872km (1,785 miles)
Fly to Bengaluru (BLR), Train10h 40m
₹11,700($145)
3 times a week2,671km (1,660 miles)
Train
1 day 21h
₹1,590($20)
4 times a week2,694km (1,674 miles)
Drive
1 day 5h
₹19,975($250)
on demand2,129km (1,323 miles)

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Airlines

Train operators

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