How to travel from Salem to Aligarh, India

The distance between Salem and Aligarh is around 1,948km (1,210 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 8h 55m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Salem to Aligarh 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 Coimbatore Jn then fly from Coimbatore (CJB) to Delhi (DEL) then take the train to Aligarh Jn.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₹8,755($110)
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Train

Take the train to Agra Cantt and then to Aligarh Jn.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,590($20)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Alīgarh.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Distance2,150km (1,336 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salem and Aligarh

There are several options for getting from Salem to Aligarh by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,590 ($20) and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 8h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,585 ($135).

The distance between Salem and Aligarh is around 1,948km (1,210 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,798km (1,117 miles)

It takes around 9h 20m to get from Salem and Aligarh by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 5h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salem to Aligarh is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 8h 55m and will set you back approx ₹10,585 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Salem and Aligarh, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,590 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salem and Aligarh. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Salem to Aligarh. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Salem Jn and Agra Cantt. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.

Indian Railways run train services between Salem and Aligarh. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 14h, 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 Salem and Aligarh. We recommend that you take the bus to Kondotty then fly from Calicut (CCJ) to Delhi (DEL) then take the train to Aligarh Jn. instead which will take 8h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salem to Aligarh. We recommend that you take the train to Coimbatore Jn then fly from Coimbatore (CJB) to Delhi (DEL) then take the train to Aligarh Jn. instead which will take 9h 20m.

The closest major airport to Aligarh is Agra Airport (AGR) (AGR) which is approximately 78km (48 miles) from Aligarh. Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) (DEL) and Bareilly Airport (BEK) (BEK) 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 Salem and Aligarh. The distance is around 2,150km (1,336 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 5h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salem to Aligarh is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 9h 20m and will usually cost around ₹8,755 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salem and Aligarh

Transport options from Salem to Aligarh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
9h 20m
₹8,755($110)
once a week2,272km (1,412 miles)
Train to Tambaram, plane10h 10m
₹8,120($100)
once daily2,239km (1,391 miles)
Train to Yelahanka Jn., plane10h 40m
₹8,595($110)
twice a week2,150km (1,336 miles)
Train to Aluva, plane11h 30m
₹10,585($135)
every 4 hours2,559km (1,590 miles)
Train to Yelahanka Jn., plane11h 45m
₹13,850($175)
twice a week1,948km (1,210 miles)
Train to Yelahanka Jn., plane13h 10m
₹7,320($90)
twice a week2,227km (1,384 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train8h 55m
₹10,585($135)
twice daily2,474km (1,537 miles)
Train
1 day 14h
₹1,590($20)
twice a week2,357km (1,464 miles)
Drive
1 day 5h
₹20,215($255)
on demand2,150km (1,336 miles)

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Airports near Aligarh

The following major airports near Aligarh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

AGR
Agra Airport (AGR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Aligarh
DEL
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
International Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Aligarh
BEK
Bareilly Airport (BEK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Aligarh