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.
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.
👋 Also check out Salem → Kota if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Mavli Jn then fly from Udaipur (UDR) to Bengaluru (BLR) then take the train to Salem Jn.
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Take the bus to Indore, NerulMumbai then Bangalore Madiwala and then to Salem.
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Take the train to Salem Jn.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 5 similar | 13h 20m | ₹9,150($115) | once a week | 1,890km (1,175 miles) |
Train to Indore Jn Bg, plane | 15h 5m | ₹7,880($100) | once daily | 1,872km (1,163 miles) |
Train to Sant Hirdaram Nagar, plane | 17h 20m | ₹7,165($90) | 3 times a week | 1,876km (1,166 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 10h 5m | ₹11,700($145) | once a week | 2,242km (1,393 miles) |
Bus to Jaipur, plane and train | 10h 55m | ₹9,870($125) | once daily | 2,196km (1,364 miles) |
Bus to Jaipur, plane and train | 11h 50m | ₹9,150($115) | 3 times a week | 2,079km (1,292 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 12h | ₹2,705($34) | once daily | 2,054km (1,276 miles) |
Train | 1 day 14h | ₹1,590($20) | once a week | 2,291km (1,424 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 2h | ₹16,950($215) | on demand | 1,804km (1,121 miles) |
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The following major airports near Salem offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.