How to travel from Gwalior to Salem, India

The distance between Gwalior and Salem is around 1,758km (1,092 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Gwalior 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.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Gwalior (GWL) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Flight time3h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ₹11,220($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Salem Jn.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,355($17)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,025($38)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Salem.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Distance1,924km (1,196 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gwalior and Salem

There are several options for getting from Gwalior to Salem by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,355 ($17) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹11,220 ($140).

The distance between Gwalior and Salem is around 1,758km (1,092 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,617km (1,005 miles)

It takes around 7h 40m to get from Gwalior and Salem by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gwalior to Salem is to fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 40m and will set you back approx ₹11,220 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Gwalior 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 Gwalior and Salem. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gwalior to Salem. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Salem Jn. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.

Indian Railways run train services between Gwalior and Salem. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1 day 9h, 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 Gwalior and Salem. We recommend that you fly from Gwalior (GWL) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town. instead which will take 7h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gwalior to Salem. We recommend that you fly from Gwalior (GWL) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town. instead which will take 7h 40m.

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 Gwalior and Salem. The distance is around 1,924km (1,196 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gwalior to Salem is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around ₹11,220 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gwalior and Salem

Transport options from Gwalior to Salem
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
7h 40m
₹11,220($140)
once a week2,410km (1,497 miles)
Fly to Tiruchirapalli (TRZ), Train8h 20m
₹12,415($155)
once daily1,952km (1,213 miles)
Fly to Bengaluru (BLR), Train9h 45m
₹8,675($110)
3 times a week1,758km (1,092 miles)
Train
1 day 9h
₹1,355($17)
twice daily2,138km (1,328 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 7h
₹3,025($38)
once daily2,134km (1,326 miles)
Drive
1 day 2h
₹18,065($225)
on demand1,924km (1,196 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