How to travel from Salem to Patna, India

The distance between Salem and Patna is around 1,832km (1,138 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Salem to Patna 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 Coimbatore Jn, Fly

Take the train to Coimbatore Jn then fly from Coimbatore (CJB) to Patna (PAT).

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ₹10,425($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Rajendranagar T.

  • Duration1 day 19h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,510($19)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Vijayawada Hanumanpet then take the train to Rajendranagar T.

  • Duration1 day 20h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,105($39)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Patna.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Distance2,216km (1,377 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salem and Patna

There are several options for getting from Salem to Patna by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,510 ($19) and will take around 1 day 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,425 ($130).

The distance between Salem and Patna is around 1,832km (1,138 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,715km (1,065 miles)

It takes around 8h 25m to get from Salem and Patna by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 6h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salem to Patna is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 35m and will set you back approx ₹10,425 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Salem and Patna, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,510 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salem and Patna. It typically takes around 1 day 19h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Salem to Patna. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Salem Jn. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 19h.

Indian Railways run train services between Salem and Patna. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 19h, 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 Patna. We recommend that you take the train to Coimbatore Jn then fly from Coimbatore (CJB) to Patna (PAT). instead which will take 7h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salem to Patna. We recommend that you take the train to Tiruchchirapali then fly from Tiruchirapalli (TRZ) to Patna (PAT). instead which will take 8h 25m.

The closest major airport to Patna is Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) (PAT) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Patna. Gaya Airport (GAY) (GAY) and Gorakhpur Airport (GOP) (GOP) 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 Patna. The distance is around 2,216km (1,377 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 6h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salem to Patna is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around ₹10,030 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salem and Patna

Transport options from Salem to Patna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Coimbatore Jn, Fly + 3 similar
7h 35m
₹10,425($130)
once a week2,046km (1,271 miles)
Train to Tambaram, Fly8h 5m
₹9,390($120)
once daily1,832km (1,138 miles)
Train and Plane8h 25m
₹10,030($125)
once daily2,009km (1,248 miles)
Train to Yelahanka Jn., Fly8h 35m
₹7,880($100)
twice a week1,880km (1,168 miles)
Train
1 day 19h
₹1,510($19)
twice a week2,419km (1,503 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 20h
₹3,105($39)
twice a week2,407km (1,496 miles)
Drive
1 day 6h
₹20,850($260)
on demand2,216km (1,377 miles)

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Airports near Patna

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

PAT
Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Patna
GAY
Gaya Airport (GAY)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Patna
GOP
Gorakhpur Airport (GOP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
210km (130 miles) from Patna