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.
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 Salem → Gwalior if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Gwalior (GWL) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town.
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Take the train to Salem Jn.
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Take the train to Secunderabad then take the bus to Salem.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 7h 40m | ₹11,220($140) | once a week | 2,410km (1,497 miles) |
Fly to Tiruchirapalli (TRZ), Train | 8h 20m | ₹12,415($155) | once daily | 1,952km (1,213 miles) |
Fly to Bengaluru (BLR), Train | 9h 45m | ₹8,675($110) | 3 times a week | 1,758km (1,092 miles) |
Train | 1 day 9h | ₹1,355($17) | twice daily | 2,138km (1,328 miles) |
Train and Bus | 1 day 7h | ₹3,025($38) | once daily | 2,134km (1,326 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 2h | ₹18,065($225) | on demand | 1,924km (1,196 miles) |
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The following major airports near Salem offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.