How to travel from Salem to Pune, India

The distance between Salem and Pune is around 1,021km (635 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Salem to Pune 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 and Plane

Take the train to Coimbatore Jn then fly from Coimbatore (CJB) to Pune (PNQ).

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,800($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bangalore and then to Pune.

  • Duration18h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,945($37)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Pune Jn.

  • Duration22h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹955($12)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Pune.

  • Duration14h 35m
  • Distance1,021km (635 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salem and Pune

There are several options for getting from Salem to Pune by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹955 ($12) and will take around 22h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹7,800 ($100).

The distance between Salem and Pune is around 1,021km (635 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 892km (554 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Salem and Pune by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salem to Pune is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx ₹7,800 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Salem and Pune, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹955 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salem and Pune. It typically takes around 22h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Salem to Pune. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Salem Jn. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 22h 55m.

Indian Railways run train services between Salem and Pune. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 22h 55m, 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 Pune. It typically takes around 18h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Salem to Pune. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bangalore and Bangalore Anand Rao Circle. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 18h 10m.

Kallada Tours and Travels and Vijayanand Travels run regular bus services between Salem and Pune. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 18h 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 Pune. We recommend that you take the train to Coimbatore Jn then fly from Coimbatore (CJB) to Pune (PNQ). instead which will take 6h 20m.

The closest major airport to Pune is Pune Airport (PNQ) (PNQ) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Pune. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) (BOM) and Shirdi Airport (SAG) (SAG) 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 Pune. The distance is around 1,021km (635 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salem to Pune is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around ₹7,800 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salem and Pune

Transport options from Salem to Pune
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
6h 20m
₹7,800($100)
once a week1,090km (677 miles)
Train to Tambaram, Fly7h 40m
₹7,960($100)
once daily1,255km (780 miles)
Train to Yelahanka Jn., Fly8hrs
₹5,650($71)
twice a week1,027km (638 miles)
Train to Aluva, Fly8h 40m
₹9,630($120)
every 2 hours1,348km (838 miles)
Bus
18h 10m
₹2,945($37)
every 4 hours1,037km (644 miles)
Train
22h 55m
₹955($12)
twice daily1,167km (725 miles)
Drive
14h 35m
₹9,630($120)
on demand1,021km (635 miles)

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Airports near Pune

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

PNQ
Pune Airport (PNQ)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Pune
BOM
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)
International Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from Pune
SAG
Shirdi Airport (SAG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
141km (88 miles) from Pune