The distance between Salem and Varanasi is around 1,768km (1,099 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 8h 5m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Salem to Varanasi by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Varanasi → Salem if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Coimbatore Jn then fly from Coimbatore (CJB) to Varanasi (VNS).
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Take the train to Varanasi Jn.
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Take the bus to Vijayawada Hanumanpet then take the train to Varanasi Jn.
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There are several options for getting from Salem to Varanasi 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 18h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 8h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,665 ($135).
The distance between Salem and Varanasi is around 1,768km (1,099 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,604km (996 miles)
It takes around 8h 5m to get from Salem and Varanasi by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Salem to Varanasi is to take the train and then fly which takes around 8h 5m and will set you back approx ₹10,665 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Salem and Varanasi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,510 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Salem and Varanasi. It typically takes around 1 day 18h and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Salem to Varanasi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Salem Jn. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 18h.
Indian Railways run train services between Salem and Varanasi. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 18h, 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 Varanasi. We recommend that you take the train to Coimbatore Jn then fly from Coimbatore (CJB) to Varanasi (VNS). instead which will take 8h 5m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salem to Varanasi. We recommend that you take the train to Coimbatore Jn then fly from Coimbatore (CJB) to Varanasi (VNS). instead which will take 8h 5m.
The closest major airport to Varanasi is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) (VNS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Varanasi. Allahabad Airport (IXD) (IXD) and Gaya Airport (GAY) (GAY) 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 Varanasi. The distance is around 1,977km (1,228 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salem to Varanasi is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 8h 5m and will usually cost around ₹10,665 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 8h 5m | ₹10,665($135) | once a week | 2,016km (1,253 miles) |
Train to Tambaram, Fly | 8h 20m | ₹10,425($130) | once daily | 1,768km (1,099 miles) |
Train to Tiruchchirapali, Fly | 8h 25m | ₹11,860($150) | once daily | 1,945km (1,209 miles) |
Train to Yelahanka Jn., Fly | 8h 50m | ₹10,105($125) | twice a week | 1,781km (1,106 miles) |
Train | 1 day 18h | ₹1,510($19) | once a week | 2,458km (1,528 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 18h | ₹3,105($39) | 3 times a week | 2,457km (1,527 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 3h | ₹18,545($235) | on demand | 1,977km (1,228 miles) |
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