The distance between Salem and Bangalore is around 188km (117 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Salem to Bangalore by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bangalore → Salem if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Bangalore.
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+ 2 othersTake a taxi to Bengaluru.
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+ 2 othersThere are several options for getting from Salem to Bangalore by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₹635 ($8) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹5,175 ($65).
The distance between Salem and Bangalore is around 188km (117 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 159km (99 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Salem and Bangalore by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Salem to Bangalore is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx ₹5,175 ($65).
The cheapest way to travel between Salem and Bangalore, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₹635 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Salem and Bangalore. We recommend that you take a taxi to Bengaluru. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salem and Bangalore. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Salem and Bangalore with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 10m.
Kallada Tours and Travels run regular bus services between Salem and Bangalore. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salem to Bangalore. We recommend that you take the bus to Bangalore. instead which will take 3h 10m.
The closest major airport to Bangalore is Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) (BLR) which is approximately 28km (17 miles) from Bangalore. Mysore Airport (MYQ) (MYQ) and Kadapa Airport (CDP) (CDP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Salem and Bangalore. The distance is around 188km (117 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salem to Bangalore is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ₹635 ($8).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 3h 10m | ₹635($8) | every 4 hours | 191km (119 miles) |
Taxi | 2h 45m | ₹5,175($65) | on demand | 188km (117 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | ₹1,830($23) | on demand | 188km (117 miles) |
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