How to travel from Jodhpur to Salem, India

The distance between Jodhpur and Salem is around 1,827km (1,135 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 50m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Jodhpur 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 Train

Fly from Jodhpur (JDH) to Tiruchirapalli (TRZ) then take the train to Salem Jn.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Flight time3h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ₹13,210($165)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Ahmedabad then Bangalore Anand Rao Circle and then to Salem.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹4,455($56)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Salem Jn.

  • Duration1 day 19h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,435($18)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Salem.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Distance2,063km (1,282 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jodhpur and Salem

There are several options for getting from Jodhpur to Salem by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,435 ($18) and will take around 1 day 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹13,210 ($165).

The distance between Jodhpur and Salem is around 1,827km (1,135 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,714km (1,065 miles)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Jodhpur 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 Jodhpur to Salem is to fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 50m and will set you back approx ₹13,210 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Jodhpur and Salem, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,435 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jodhpur and Salem. It typically takes around 1 day 19h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jodhpur to Salem. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Salem Jn. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 19h.

Indian Railways run train services between Jodhpur and Salem. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 19h, 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 Jodhpur and Salem. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jodhpur to Salem. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad Opp. Gokulesh Petrol Pump Narol Circle, Bangalore Anand Rao Circle and Bangalore. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.

RSRTC, Vijayanand Travels and Kallada Tours and Travels run regular bus services between Jodhpur and Salem. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 14h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jodhpur to Salem. We recommend that you fly from Jodhpur (JDH) to Tiruchirapalli (TRZ) then take the train to Salem Jn. instead which will take 7h 50m.

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 Jodhpur and Salem. The distance is around 2,063km (1,282 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 Jodhpur to Salem is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around ₹13,210 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jodhpur and Salem

Transport options from Jodhpur to Salem
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 5 similar
7h 50m
₹13,210($165)
once daily2,042km (1,269 miles)
Fly to Pondicherry (PNY), Train8h 5m
₹15,120($190)
once a week1,990km (1,237 miles)
Fly to Coimbatore (CJB), Train8h 5m
₹12,015($150)
once a week2,602km (1,617 miles)
Fly to Madras (MAA), Train8h 5m
₹10,185($130)
once daily1,987km (1,235 miles)
Fly to Bengaluru (BLR), Train8h 50m
₹8,275($105)
3 times a week1,827km (1,135 miles)
Fly to Mysore (MYQ), Train11h 45m
₹13,530($170)
every 20 mins2,420km (1,503 miles)
Bus
1 day 14h
₹4,455($56)
once daily2,266km (1,408 miles)
Train
1 day 19h
₹1,435($18)
once a week2,372km (1,474 miles)
Drive
1 day 5h
₹19,420($245)
on demand2,063km (1,282 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