How to travel from Kaziranga National Park to Salem, India
The distance between Kaziranga National Park and Salem is around 2,603km (1,618 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 12h 35m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Kaziranga National Park 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 → Kaziranga National Park if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Guwahati, plane
Take the train to Guwahati then fly from Gauhati (GAU) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town.
- Duration15h 10m
- Flight time3h 50m
- Typical cost₹12,415($155)
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6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Rangiya Jn and then to Salem Jn.
- Duration2 days 6h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost₹4,615($58)
Indian Railways
Train and Bus
Take the train to Vijayawada Jn then take the bus to Salem.
- Duration2 days 14h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost₹6,210($78)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kaziranga National Park and Salem
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kaziranga National Park to Salem by taxi, plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹4,615 ($58) and will take around 2 days 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 12h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,905 ($135).
The distance between Kaziranga National Park and Salem is around 2,603km (1,618 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,302km (1,430 miles)
It takes around 14h 15m to get from Kaziranga National Park and Salem by taxi, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 17h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kaziranga National Park to Salem is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 12h 35m and will set you back approx ₹10,905 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Kaziranga National Park and Salem, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹4,615 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kaziranga National Park and Salem. It typically takes around 2 days 6h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kaziranga National Park to Salem. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Viswanath Chrli, Rangiya Jn and Salem Jn. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 6h.
Indian Railways run train services between Kaziranga National Park and Salem. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 2 days 6h, 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 Kaziranga National Park and Salem. We recommend that you take a taxi to Jorhat (JRH) then fly from Jorhat (JRH) to Bengaluru (BLR) then take the train to Salem Jn. instead which will take 12h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kaziranga National Park to Salem. We recommend that you take a taxi to Dimapur (DMU) then fly from Dimapur (DMU) to Bengaluru (BLR) then take the train to Salem Jn. instead which will take 14h 15m.
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 Kaziranga National Park and Salem. The distance is around 2,829km (1,758 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 17h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kaziranga National Park to Salem is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 14h 15m and will usually cost around ₹14,085 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kaziranga National Park and Salem
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Guwahati, plane + 6 similar | 15h 10m | ₹12,415($155) | once a week | 2,852km (1,772 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 15h 45m | ₹15,200($190) | 3 times a week | 2,780km (1,728 miles) |
| Train to Guwahati, plane | 16h 5m | ₹14,565($185) | 3 times a week | 2,603km (1,618 miles) |
| Train to Guwahati, plane | 17h 10m | ₹14,245($180) | 3 times a week | 2,718km (1,689 miles) |
| Taxi to Jorhat (JRH), plane and train | 12h 35m | ₹10,905($135) | 3 times a week | 2,692km (1,673 miles) |
| Taxi, Plane and Train | 14h 15m | ₹14,085($175) | 3 times a week | 3,829km (2,379 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 16h 15m | ₹13,450($170) | 3 times a week | 2,939km (1,826 miles) |
Train | 2 days 6h | ₹4,615($58) | 3 times a week | 3,160km (1,964 miles) |
Train and Bus | 2 days 14h | ₹6,210($78) | once a week | 3,350km (2,082 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 17h | ₹26,580($335) | on demand | 2,829km (1,758 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.
Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Salem
Coimbatore Airport (CJB)
- Distance
- 141km (88 miles) from Salem
Mysore Airport (MYQ)
- Distance
- 175km (109 miles) from Salem