How to travel from Shimla to Salem, India
The distance between Shimla and Salem is around 2,347km (1,458 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 9h 60m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Shimla to Salem by taxi, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Salem → Shimla if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to New Delhi then fly from Delhi (DEL) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town.
- Duration12h 35m
- Flight time3h 15m
- Typical cost₹11,620($145)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Taxi and Train
Take a taxi to Chandigarh then take the train to Salem Jn.
- Duration2 days 2h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost₹4,855($61)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shimla and Salem
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Shimla to Salem by taxi, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi and then take the train which costs around ₹4,855 ($61) and will take around 2 days 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 9h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹14,085 ($175).
The distance between Shimla and Salem is around 2,347km (1,458 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,164km (1,345 miles)
It takes around 9h 60m to get from Shimla and Salem by taxi, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 12h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Shimla to Salem is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 9h 60m and will set you back approx ₹14,085 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Shimla and Salem, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi and then take the train which will typically cost around ₹4,855 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Shimla and Salem. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town. instead which will take 9h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Shimla and Salem. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town. instead which will take 9h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shimla to Salem. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town. instead which will take 9h 60m.
The closest major airport to Salem is Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ) (TRZ) which is approximately 116km (72 miles) from Salem. Coimbatore Airport (CJB) (CJB) and Mysore Airport (MYQ) (MYQ) 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 Shimla and Salem. The distance is around 2,617km (1,626 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 12h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shimla to Salem is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 9h 60m and will usually cost around ₹14,085 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Shimla and Salem
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 12h 35m | ₹11,620($145) | once a week | 2,497km (1,551 miles) |
| Taxi, Plane and Train | 9h 60m | ₹14,085($175) | once a week | 2,636km (1,638 miles) |
| Taxi to Chandigarh (IXC), plane and train | 10h 5m | ₹21,645($270) | once daily | 2,615km (1,625 miles) |
| Taxi to Chandigarh (IXC), plane and train | 10h 30m | ₹11,460($145) | once daily | 2,438km (1,515 miles) |
| Taxi to Chandigarh (IXC), plane and train | 11h 15m | ₹11,940($150) | 3 times a week | 2,347km (1,458 miles) |
| Taxi to Dehra Dun (DED), plane and train | 13h 25m | ₹18,305($230) | 3 times a week | 2,430km (1,510 miles) |
Taxi and Train | 2 days 2h | ₹4,855($61) | twice a week | 2,924km (1,817 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 12h | ₹24,590($310) | on demand | 2,617km (1,626 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Shimla and Salem
Airlines
Vistara
IndiGo Airlines
Go First
FlexFlight ApS
Train operators
Indian Railways
Airports near Salem
The following major airports near Salem offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.
Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Salem
Coimbatore Airport (CJB)
- Distance
- 141km (88 miles) from Salem
Mysore Airport (MYQ)
- Distance
- 175km (109 miles) from Salem