How to travel from Kakinada to Salem, India

The distance between Kakinada and Salem is around 846km (526 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Kakinada to Salem by taxi, 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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Taxi, Plane and Train

Take a taxi to Rajahmundry (RJA) then fly from Rajahmundry (RJA) to Tiruchirapalli (TRZ) then take the train to Salem Jn.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ₹9,870($125)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Salem Jn.

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹875($11)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Vijayawada and then to Salem.

  • Duration19h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,420($43)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Salem.

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Distance898km (558 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kakinada and Salem

There are several options for getting from Kakinada to Salem by taxi, plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹875 ($11) and will take around 14h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,870 ($125).

The distance between Kakinada and Salem is around 846km (526 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 746km (463 miles)

It takes around 7h 40m to get from Kakinada and Salem by taxi, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kakinada to Salem is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 40m and will set you back approx ₹9,870 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Kakinada and Salem, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹875 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kakinada and Salem. It typically takes around 14h 55m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kakinada 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 14h 55m.

Indian Railways run train services between Kakinada and Salem. Trains depart once a week and will take around 14h 55m, 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 Kakinada and Salem. It typically takes around 19h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kakinada to Salem. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Vijayawada and Vijayawada Hanumanpet. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 20m.

IntrCity SmartBus and Kallada Tours and Travels run regular bus services between Kakinada and Salem. Buses run once daily and take around 19h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kakinada to Salem. We recommend that you take a taxi to Rajahmundry (RJA) then fly from Rajahmundry (RJA) to Tiruchirapalli (TRZ) then take the train to Salem Jn. 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 Kakinada and Salem. The distance is around 898km (558 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kakinada to Salem is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around ₹9,870 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kakinada and Salem

Transport options from Kakinada to Salem
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi, Plane and Train + 3 similar
7h 40m
₹9,870($125)
once daily1,355km (842 miles)
Taxi to Rajahmundry (RJA), plane and train7h 45m
₹6,845($86)
once daily882km (548 miles)
Taxi to Rajahmundry (RJA), plane and train7h 50m
₹8,595($110)
5 times a day846km (526 miles)
Taxi to Rajahmundry (RJA), plane and train9h 20m
₹6,925($87)
3 times a week970km (603 miles)
Train
14h 55m
₹875($11)
once a week912km (567 miles)
Bus
19h 20m
₹3,420($43)
once daily954km (593 miles)
Drive
12h 55m
₹8,435($105)
on demand898km (558 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