How to travel from Salem to Bhilai, India

The distance between Salem and Bhilai is around 1,295km (805 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Salem to Bhilai 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 to Tambaram, Fly

Take the train to Tambaram then fly from Madras (MAA) to Raipur (RPR).

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ₹9,310($115)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Durg.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,670($21)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Hyderabad Lakdi Ka Pool then take the train to Durg.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,265($41)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Bhilai.

  • Duration20h 5m
  • Distance1,439km (894 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salem and Bhilai

There are several options for getting from Salem to Bhilai by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,670 ($21) 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 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,310 ($115).

The distance between Salem and Bhilai is around 1,295km (805 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,116km (693 miles)

It takes around 8hrs to get from Salem and Bhilai by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salem to Bhilai is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 50m and will set you back approx ₹9,310 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Salem and Bhilai, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,670 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salem and Bhilai. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Salem to Bhilai. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Salem Jn and Durg. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Indian Railways run train services between Salem and Bhilai. Trains depart 4 times 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

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Salem and Bhilai. We recommend that you take the train to Tambaram then fly from Madras (MAA) to Raipur (RPR). instead which will take 7h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salem to Bhilai. We recommend that you take the train to Tiruchchirapali then fly from Tiruchirapalli (TRZ) to Raipur (RPR). instead which will take 8hrs.

The closest major airport to Bhilai is Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR) (RPR) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Bhilai. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG) (NAG) and Jabalpur Airport (JLR) (JLR) 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 Bhilai. The distance is around 1,439km (894 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salem to Bhilai is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around ₹10,745 ($135).

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Transport options from Salem to Bhilai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Tambaram, Fly + 4 similar
7h 50m
₹9,310($115)
once daily1,295km (805 miles)
Train and Plane8hrs
₹10,745($135)
once daily1,529km (950 miles)
Train to Yelahanka Jn., Fly8h 25m
₹9,790($125)
twice a week1,316km (818 miles)
Train to Coimbatore Jn, Fly8h 30m
₹12,735($160)
once a week2,172km (1,350 miles)
Train to Mysore Jn, Fly11h 40m
₹11,860($150)
every 20 mins1,601km (995 miles)
Train
1 day 3h
₹1,670($21)
4 times a week1,712km (1,064 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 2h
₹3,265($41)
once a week1,541km (958 miles)
Drive
20h 5m
₹13,530($170)
on demand1,439km (894 miles)

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Airports near Bhilai

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

RPR
Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Bhilai
NAG
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG)
International Airport
Distance
241km (150 miles) from Bhilai
JLR
Jabalpur Airport (JLR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
257km (160 miles) from Bhilai