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.
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.
👋 Also check out Salem → Lucknow if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Lucknow (LKO) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town.
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Take the train to Salem Jn.
Indian Railways
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Coimbatore (CJB), Train + 3 similar | 7h 60m | ₹10,425($130) | once a week | 2,372km (1,474 miles) |
Plane and Train | 8hrs | ₹11,620($145) | once daily | 2,061km (1,280 miles) |
Fly to Madras (MAA), Train | 8h 15m | ₹7,400($95) | once daily | 1,875km (1,165 miles) |
Fly to Bengaluru (BLR), Train | 9hrs | ₹7,085($89) | 3 times a week | 1,846km (1,147 miles) |
Train | 1 day 16h | ₹1,510($19) | 4 times a week | 2,403km (1,493 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 4h | ₹19,100($240) | on demand | 2,033km (1,264 miles) |
IndiGo Airlines
Go First
FlexFlight ApS
Vistara
Air India Limited
Indian Railways
The following major airports near Salem offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.