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.
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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Take the train to Tambaram then fly from Madras (MAA) to Raipur (RPR).
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Take the train to Durg.
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Take the bus to Hyderabad Lakdi Ka Pool then take the train to Durg.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Tambaram, Fly + 4 similar | 7h 50m | ₹9,310($115) | once daily | 1,295km (805 miles) |
Train and Plane | 8hrs | ₹10,745($135) | once daily | 1,529km (950 miles) |
Train to Yelahanka Jn., Fly | 8h 25m | ₹9,790($125) | twice a week | 1,316km (818 miles) |
Train to Coimbatore Jn, Fly | 8h 30m | ₹12,735($160) | once a week | 2,172km (1,350 miles) |
Train to Mysore Jn, Fly | 11h 40m | ₹11,860($150) | every 20 mins | 1,601km (995 miles) |
Train | 1 day 3h | ₹1,670($21) | 4 times a week | 1,712km (1,064 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 2h | ₹3,265($41) | once a week | 1,541km (958 miles) |
Drive | 20h 5m | ₹13,530($170) | on demand | 1,439km (894 miles) |
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