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.
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.
👋 Also check out Salem → Kakinada if you're planning a return trip.
Take a taxi to Rajahmundry (RJA) then fly from Rajahmundry (RJA) to Tiruchirapalli (TRZ) then take the train to Salem Jn.
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Take the train to Salem Jn.
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Take the bus to Vijayawada and then to Salem.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Taxi, Plane and Train + 3 similar | 7h 40m | ₹9,870($125) | once daily | 1,355km (842 miles) |
Taxi to Rajahmundry (RJA), plane and train | 7h 45m | ₹6,845($86) | once daily | 882km (548 miles) |
Taxi to Rajahmundry (RJA), plane and train | 7h 50m | ₹8,595($110) | 5 times a day | 846km (526 miles) |
Taxi to Rajahmundry (RJA), plane and train | 9h 20m | ₹6,925($87) | 3 times a week | 970km (603 miles) |
Train | 14h 55m | ₹875($11) | once a week | 912km (567 miles) |
Bus | 19h 20m | ₹3,420($43) | once daily | 954km (593 miles) |
Drive | 12h 55m | ₹8,435($105) | on demand | 898km (558 miles) |
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The following major airports near Salem offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.