How to travel from Lucknow to Salem, India

The distance between Lucknow and Salem is around 1,846km (1,147 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Lucknow to Salem by 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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Fly to Coimbatore (CJB), Train

Fly from Lucknow (LKO) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town.

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₹10,425($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Salem Jn.

  • Duration1 day 16h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,510($19)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Salem.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Distance2,033km (1,264 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lucknow and Salem

There are several options for getting from Lucknow to Salem by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,510 ($19) and will take around 1 day 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,425 ($130).

The distance between Lucknow and Salem is around 1,846km (1,147 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,712km (1,064 miles)

It takes around 8hrs to get from Lucknow and Salem by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lucknow to Salem is to fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 60m and will set you back approx ₹10,425 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Lucknow and Salem, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,510 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lucknow and Salem. It typically takes around 1 day 16h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lucknow to Salem. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Salem Jn. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 16h.

Indian Railways run train services between Lucknow and Salem. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 1 day 16h, 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 Lucknow and Salem. We recommend that you fly from Lucknow (LKO) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town. instead which will take 7h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lucknow to Salem. We recommend that you fly from Lucknow (LKO) to Tiruchirapalli (TRZ) then take the train to Salem Jn. instead which will take 8hrs.

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 Lucknow and Salem. The distance is around 2,033km (1,264 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lucknow to Salem is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around ₹11,620 ($145).

How do I get from Lucknow to Salem

Compare travel optionsbetween Lucknow and Salem

Transport options from Lucknow to Salem
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Coimbatore (CJB), Train + 3 similar
7h 60m
₹10,425($130)
once a week2,372km (1,474 miles)
Plane and Train8hrs
₹11,620($145)
once daily2,061km (1,280 miles)
Fly to Madras (MAA), Train8h 15m
₹7,400($95)
once daily1,875km (1,165 miles)
Fly to Bengaluru (BLR), Train9hrs
₹7,085($89)
3 times a week1,846km (1,147 miles)
Train
1 day 16h
₹1,510($19)
4 times a week2,403km (1,493 miles)
Drive
1 day 4h
₹19,100($240)
on demand2,033km (1,264 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