How to travel from Kolhapur to Salem, India

The distance between Kolhapur and Salem is around 799km (496 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Kolhapur to Salem by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SalemKolhapur if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Kolhapur (KLH) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ₹11,380($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bangalore Madiwala and then to Salem.

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,830($23)
Operated by

Kallada Tours and Travels

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Train

Take the train to Miraj Jn and then to Salem Jn.

  • Duration21h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹955($12)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Salem.

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Distance799km (496 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kolhapur and Salem

There are several options for getting from Kolhapur to Salem by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹955 ($12) and will take around 21h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹11,380 ($145).

The distance between Kolhapur and Salem is around 799km (496 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 702km (436 miles)

It takes around 13h 30m to get from Kolhapur and Salem by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kolhapur to Salem is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx ₹11,380 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Kolhapur and Salem, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹955 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kolhapur and Salem. It typically takes around 21h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kolhapur to Salem. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Miraj Jn and Salem Jn. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 21h 40m.

Indian Railways run train services between Kolhapur and Salem. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 21h 40m, 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 Kolhapur and Salem. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kolhapur to Salem. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bangalore Madiwala. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 30m.

Kallada Tours and Travels, Parveen Travels, Vijayanand Travels and IntrCity SmartBus run regular bus services between Kolhapur and Salem. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kolhapur to Salem. We recommend that you fly from Kolhapur (KLH) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town. instead which will take 6h 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 Kolhapur and Salem. The distance is around 799km (496 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kolhapur to Salem is to take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 30m and will usually cost around ₹1,830 ($23).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kolhapur and Salem

Transport options from Kolhapur to Salem
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
6h 40m
₹11,380($145)
once a week1,334km (829 miles)
Fly to Tirupati (TIR), Train7h 30m
₹9,310($115)
5 times a day994km (618 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 30m
₹1,830($23)
once daily801km (498 miles)
Bus via Bangalore Anand Rao Circle15h 5m
₹1,910($24)
once daily805km (500 miles)
Train
21h 40m
₹955($12)
4 times a week1,021km (634 miles)
Drive
11h 35m
₹7,560($95)
on demand799km (496 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