How to travel from Meghalaya to Salem, India
The distance between Meghalaya and Salem is around 2,280km (1,417 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 8h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Meghalaya to Salem by plane, train, taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Salem → Meghalaya if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Coimbatore (CJB), Train
Fly from Gauhati (GAU) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town.
- Duration8h 35m
- Flight time3h 50m
- Typical cost₹10,665($135)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Taxi and Train
Take a taxi to Kamakhya then take the train to Salem Jn.
- Duration2 days 1h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost₹3,900($49)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Meghalaya and Salem
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Meghalaya to Salem by plane, train, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₹1,990 ($25) and will take around 2 days 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 8h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,665 ($135).
The distance between Meghalaya and Salem is around 2,280km (1,417 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,070km (1,286 miles)
It takes around 9h 5m to get from Meghalaya and Salem by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 14h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Meghalaya to Salem is to fly and then take the train which takes around 8h 35m and will set you back approx ₹10,665 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Meghalaya and Salem, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,990 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Meghalaya and Salem. We recommend that you fly from Gauhati (GAU) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town. instead which will take 8h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Meghalaya and Salem. We recommend that you fly from Gauhati (GAU) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town. instead which will take 8h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Meghalaya to Salem. We recommend that you fly from Gauhati (GAU) to Tiruchirapalli (TRZ) then take the train to Salem Jn. instead which will take 9h 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 Meghalaya and Salem. The distance is around 2,684km (1,668 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 14h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Meghalaya to Salem is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 9h 5m and will usually cost around ₹13,450 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Meghalaya and Salem
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Coimbatore (CJB), Train + 3 similar | 8h 35m | ₹10,665($135) | once a week | 2,528km (1,571 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 9h 5m | ₹13,450($170) | once daily | 2,457km (1,527 miles) |
| Fly to Madras (MAA), Train | 9h 30m | ₹12,815($160) | once daily | 2,280km (1,417 miles) |
| Fly to Bengaluru (BLR), Train | 10h 35m | ₹12,495($155) | 3 times a week | 2,395km (1,488 miles) |
Taxi and Train + 2 similar | 2 days 1h | ₹3,900($49) | 3 times a week | 2,996km (1,861 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 2 days 4h | ₹1,990($25) | 3 times a week | 3,075km (1,911 miles) |
| Bus to Guwahati paltan bazar, train | 2 days 6h | ₹3,580($45) | once daily | 3,036km (1,886 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 14h | ₹25,230($315) | on demand | 2,684km (1,668 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Meghalaya and Salem
Airlines
IndiGo Airlines
AirAsia India
Spicejet
Vistara
Bus companies
Assam Transport
Kallada Tours and Travels
Train operators
Indian Railways
Airports near Salem
The following major airports near Salem offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.
Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Salem
Coimbatore Airport (CJB)
- Distance
- 141km (88 miles) from Salem
Mysore Airport (MYQ)
- Distance
- 175km (109 miles) from Salem