How to travel from Nashik to Salem, India

The distance between Nashik and Salem is around 1,161km (722 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 8h 60m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Nashik to Salem by train, plane, bus 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 Kalyan Jn and then to Sion then fly from Mumbai (BOM) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town.

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ₹5,890($74)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Mumbai Borivali then Bangalore Madiwala and then to Salem.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,945($37)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Kalyan Jn and then to Salem Jn.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,435($18)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Mumbai Borivali then take the train to Salem Jn.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,150($27)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Salem.

  • Duration16h 40m
  • Distance1,161km (722 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nashik and Salem

There are several options for getting from Nashik to Salem by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,435 ($18) and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 8h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹5,890 ($74).

The distance between Nashik and Salem is around 1,161km (722 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,039km (646 miles)

It takes around 8h 60m to get from Nashik and Salem by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nashik to Salem is to take the train and then fly which takes around 8h 60m and will set you back approx ₹5,890 ($74).

The cheapest way to travel between Nashik and Salem, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,435 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nashik and Salem. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nashik to Salem. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nasik Road, Kalyan Jn and Salem Jn. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.

Indian Railways run train services between Nashik and Salem. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1 day 6h, 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 Nashik and Salem. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nashik to Salem. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mumbai Borivali, Devi Pada, Bahar Cinema and Bangalore Madiwala. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

Purple Bus, Kallada Tours and Travels and Parveen Travels run regular bus services between Nashik and Salem. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nashik to Salem. We recommend that you take the train to Kalyan Jn and then to Sion then fly from Mumbai (BOM) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town. instead which will take 8h 60m.

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 Nashik and Salem. The distance is around 1,161km (722 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nashik to Salem is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 8h 60m and will usually cost around ₹5,890 ($74).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nashik and Salem

Transport options from Nashik to Salem
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
8h 60m
₹5,890($74)
once a week1,373km (853 miles)
Train to Kalyan Jn, plane10h 40m
₹8,355($105)
once a week1,365km (848 miles)
Train to Kalyan Jn, plane11h 30m
₹6,925($87)
3 times a week1,321km (821 miles)
Train to Kalyan Jn, plane12h 20m
₹8,515($105)
once daily1,529km (950 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus9h 35m
₹8,515($105)
every 20 mins1,617km (1,005 miles)
Bus
1 day 2h
₹2,945($37)
once daily1,392km (865 miles)
Train
1 day 6h
₹1,435($18)
twice daily1,445km (898 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 8h
₹2,150($27)
once daily1,611km (1,001 miles)
Drive
16h 40m
₹10,905($135)
on demand1,161km (722 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