How to travel from Patna to Salem, India

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.

8 routes found

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 to Coimbatore (CJB), Train

Fly from Patna (PAT) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ₹8,355($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Salem Jn.

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,510($19)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Vijayawada Jn then take the bus to Salem.

  • Duration1 day 18h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,105($39)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Salem.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Distance2,187km (1,359 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Patna and Salem

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Patna and Salem

Transport options from Patna to Salem
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Coimbatore (CJB), Train + 4 similar
7h 20m
₹8,355($105)
once a week2,044km (1,270 miles)
Plane and Train7h 55m
₹9,950($125)
once daily2,007km (1,247 miles)
Fly to Madras (MAA), Train8h 10m
₹9,310($115)
once daily1,830km (1,137 miles)
Fly to Bengaluru (BLR), Train9h 15m
₹7,800($100)
3 times a week1,876km (1,166 miles)
Fly to Tirupati (TIR), Train9h 15m
₹10,665($135)
5 times a day1,910km (1,187 miles)
Train
1 day 17h
₹1,510($19)
3 times a week2,421km (1,505 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 18h
₹3,105($39)
5 times a week2,401km (1,492 miles)
Drive
1 day 6h
₹20,535($260)
on demand2,187km (1,359 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