The distance between Nellore and Salem is around 425km (264 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 6h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Nellore to Salem by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Salem → Nellore if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Salem.
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Take a taxi to Salem.
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+ 1 othersThere are several options for getting from Nellore to Salem by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₹1,035 ($13) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,345 ($130).
The distance between Nellore and Salem is around 425km (264 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 368km (229 miles)
It takes around 8hrs to get from Nellore and Salem by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nellore to Salem is to take a taxi which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx ₹10,345 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Nellore and Salem, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₹1,035 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Nellore and Salem. We recommend that you take a taxi to Salem. instead which will take 6h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nellore and Salem. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nellore and Salem with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 8hrs.
Kallada Tours and Travels run regular bus services between Nellore and Salem. Buses run once daily and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nellore to Salem. We recommend that you take the bus to Salem. 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 Nellore and Salem. The distance is around 425km (264 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nellore to Salem is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around ₹1,035 ($13).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 8hrs | ₹1,035($13) | once daily | 475km (295 miles) |
Taxi | 6h 15m | ₹10,345($130) | on demand | 425km (264 miles) |
Drive | 6h 15m | ₹4,060($51) | on demand | 425km (264 miles) |
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The following major airports near Salem offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.