The distance between Patna and Salem is around 1,830km (1,137 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 20m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Patna to Salem by plane, train, 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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Fly from Patna (PAT) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town.
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Take the train to Salem Jn.
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Take the train to Vijayawada Jn then take the bus to Salem.
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There are several options for getting from Patna to Salem by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,510 ($19) and will take around 1 day 17h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹8,355 ($105).
The distance between Patna and Salem is around 1,830km (1,137 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,715km (1,065 miles)
It takes around 7h 55m to get from Patna and Salem by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 6h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Patna to Salem is to fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 20m and will set you back approx ₹8,355 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Patna 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 Patna and Salem. It typically takes around 1 day 17h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Patna to Salem. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Salem Jn. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 17h.
Indian Railways run train services between Patna and Salem. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 1 day 17h, 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 Patna and Salem. We recommend that you fly from Patna (PAT) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town. instead which will take 7h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Patna to Salem. We recommend that you fly from Patna (PAT) to Tiruchirapalli (TRZ) then take the train to Salem Jn. instead which will take 7h 55m.
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 Patna and Salem. The distance is around 2,187km (1,359 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 6h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Patna to Salem is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around ₹9,950 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Coimbatore (CJB), Train + 4 similar | 7h 20m | ₹8,355($105) | once a week | 2,044km (1,270 miles) |
Plane and Train | 7h 55m | ₹9,950($125) | once daily | 2,007km (1,247 miles) |
Fly to Madras (MAA), Train | 8h 10m | ₹9,310($115) | once daily | 1,830km (1,137 miles) |
Fly to Bengaluru (BLR), Train | 9h 15m | ₹7,800($100) | 3 times a week | 1,876km (1,166 miles) |
Fly to Tirupati (TIR), Train | 9h 15m | ₹10,665($135) | 5 times a day | 1,910km (1,187 miles) |
Train | 1 day 17h | ₹1,510($19) | 3 times a week | 2,421km (1,505 miles) |
Train and Bus | 1 day 18h | ₹3,105($39) | 5 times a week | 2,401km (1,492 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 6h | ₹20,535($260) | on demand | 2,187km (1,359 miles) |
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