How to travel from Kota to Salem, India

The distance between Kota and Salem is around 1,804km (1,121 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 10h 5m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Kota to Salem by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Mavli Jn then fly from Udaipur (UDR) to Bengaluru (BLR) then take the train to Salem Jn.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ₹9,150($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Indore, NerulMumbai then Bangalore Madiwala and then to Salem.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,705($34)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Salem Jn.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,590($20)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Salem.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Distance1,804km (1,121 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kota and Salem

There are several options for getting from Kota to Salem by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,590 ($20) and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 10h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹11,700 ($145).

The distance between Kota and Salem is around 1,804km (1,121 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,522km (946 miles)

It takes around 10h 5m to get from Kota and Salem by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kota to Salem is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 10h 5m and will set you back approx ₹11,700 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Kota and Salem, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,590 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kota and Salem. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kota to Salem. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kota Jn and Salem Jn. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.

Indian Railways run train services between Kota and Salem. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 14h, 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 Kota and Salem. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kota to Salem. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Indore, Indore, NerulMumbai, Panvel S.T.Stand and Bangalore Madiwala. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.

RSRTC, IntrCity SmartBus, Kallada Tours and Travels and Parveen Travels run regular bus services between Kota and Salem. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 12h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kota to Salem. We recommend that you take the bus to Jaipur then fly from Jaipur (JAI) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town. instead which will take 10h 5m.

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 Kota and Salem. The distance is around 1,804km (1,121 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kota to Salem is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 10h 5m and will usually cost around ₹11,700 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kota and Salem

Transport options from Kota to Salem
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
13h 20m
₹9,150($115)
once a week1,890km (1,175 miles)
Train to Indore Jn Bg, plane15h 5m
₹7,880($100)
once daily1,872km (1,163 miles)
Train to Sant Hirdaram Nagar, plane17h 20m
₹7,165($90)
3 times a week1,876km (1,166 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train10h 5m
₹11,700($145)
once a week2,242km (1,393 miles)
Bus to Jaipur, plane and train10h 55m
₹9,870($125)
once daily2,196km (1,364 miles)
Bus to Jaipur, plane and train11h 50m
₹9,150($115)
3 times a week2,079km (1,292 miles)
Bus
1 day 12h
₹2,705($34)
once daily2,054km (1,276 miles)
Train
1 day 14h
₹1,590($20)
once a week2,291km (1,424 miles)
Drive
1 day 2h
₹16,950($215)
on demand1,804km (1,121 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