How to travel from Nellore to Salem, India

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.

3 routes found

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.

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Salem.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,035($13)
Operated by

Kallada Tours and Travels

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Salem.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹10,345($130)
Operated by

LD Car Travels

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Drive

Drive to Salem.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance425km (264 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nellore and Salem

There 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Nellore to Salem

Compare travel optionsbetween Nellore and Salem

Transport options from Nellore to Salem
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
8hrs
₹1,035($13)
once daily475km (295 miles)
Taxi
6h 15m
₹10,345($130)
on demand425km (264 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
₹4,060($51)
on demand425km (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