How to travel from Salem to Aurangabad, India

The distance between Salem and Aurangabad is around 1,113km (691 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Salem to Aurangabad by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AurangabadSalem if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Coimbatore Jn then fly from Coimbatore (CJB) to Aurangabad (IXU).

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ₹11,140($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bangalore then Pune and then to Aurangabad.

  • Duration24h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,420($43)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Aurangabad.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,115($14)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Aurangabad.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Distance1,113km (691 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salem and Aurangabad

There are several options for getting from Salem to Aurangabad by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,115 ($14) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹11,140 ($140).

The distance between Salem and Aurangabad is around 1,113km (691 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 962km (598 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Salem and Aurangabad by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salem to Aurangabad is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 15m and will set you back approx ₹11,140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Salem and Aurangabad, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,115 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salem and Aurangabad. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Salem to Aurangabad. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Salem Jn. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Indian Railways run train services between Salem and Aurangabad. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 3h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salem and Aurangabad. It typically takes around 24h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Salem to Aurangabad. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bangalore, Bangalore Anand Rao Circle and Pune. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 24h 10m.

Kallada Tours and Travels, Vijayanand Travels and MSRTC run regular bus services between Salem and Aurangabad. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 24h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salem to Aurangabad. We recommend that you take the train to Coimbatore Jn then fly from Coimbatore (CJB) to Aurangabad (IXU). instead which will take 7h 15m.

The closest major airport to Aurangabad is Chikkalthana Airport (IXU) (IXU) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Aurangabad. Pune Airport (PNQ) (PNQ) and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) (BOM) 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 Aurangabad. The distance is around 1,113km (691 miles) by road and it will take around 16hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salem to Aurangabad is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around ₹11,140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salem and Aurangabad

Transport options from Salem to Aurangabad
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
7h 15m
₹11,140($140)
once a week1,321km (821 miles)
Train to Tiruchchirapali, Fly7h 55m
₹10,745($135)
once daily1,374km (854 miles)
Train to Yelahanka Jn., Fly8h 45m
₹8,595($110)
twice a week1,415km (879 miles)
Bus
24h 10m
₹3,420($43)
every 4 hours1,272km (791 miles)
Train
1 day 3h
₹1,115($14)
once a week1,464km (910 miles)
Drive
16hrs
₹10,505($130)
on demand1,113km (691 miles)

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Airports near Aurangabad

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

IXU
Chikkalthana Airport (IXU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Aurangabad
PNQ
Pune Airport (PNQ)
International Airport
Distance
207km (129 miles) from Aurangabad
BOM
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)
International Airport
Distance
273km (170 miles) from Aurangabad