The distance between Salem and Taj Mahal is around 1,855km (1,152 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 50m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Salem to Taj Mahal by train, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Taj Mahal → Salem if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Coimbatore Jn then fly from Coimbatore (CJB) to Agra (AGR).
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Take the train to Agra Cantt.
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There are several options for getting from Salem to Taj Mahal by train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,590 ($20) and will take around 1 day 10h. 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 ₹17,510 ($220).
The distance between Salem and Taj Mahal is around 1,855km (1,152 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,725km (1,072 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Salem and Taj Mahal by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Salem to Taj Mahal is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 50m and will set you back approx ₹17,510 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Salem and Taj Mahal, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,590 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Salem and Taj Mahal. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Salem to Taj Mahal. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Salem Jn and Agra Cantt. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.
Indian Railways run train services between Salem and Taj Mahal. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1 day 10h, 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 Taj Mahal. We recommend that you take the train to Coimbatore Jn then fly from Coimbatore (CJB) to Agra (AGR). instead which will take 7h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salem to Taj Mahal. We recommend that you take the train to Tiruchchirapali then fly from Tiruchirapalli (TRZ) to Agra (AGR). instead which will take 8h 10m.
The closest major airport to Taj Mahal is Agra Airport (AGR) (AGR) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Taj Mahal. Gwalior Airport (GWL) (GWL) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) (DEL) 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 Taj Mahal. The distance is around 2,069km (1,286 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salem to Taj Mahal is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around ₹17,110 ($215).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Coimbatore Jn, Fly + 3 similar | 7h 50m | ₹17,510($220) | once a week | 1,989km (1,236 miles) |
Train and Plane | 8h 10m | ₹17,110($215) | once daily | 2,068km (1,285 miles) |
Train to Yelahanka Jn., Fly | 8h 45m | ₹13,770($175) | twice a week | 1,855km (1,152 miles) |
Train to Coimbatore Jn, plane | 9h 40m | ₹8,915($110) | once a week | 2,344km (1,457 miles) |
Train | 1 day 10h | ₹1,590($20) | twice daily | 2,263km (1,406 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 4h | ₹19,420($245) | on demand | 2,069km (1,286 miles) |
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The following major airports near Taj Mahal offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.