How to travel from Vasco Da Gama to Salem, India

The distance between Vasco Da Gama and Salem is around 774km (481 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Vasco Da Gama to Salem by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SalemVasco Da Gama if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Goa (GOI) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,720($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bangalore and then to Salem.

  • Duration15h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,070($26)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Erode Jn and then to Salem Town.

  • Duration16h 20m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,510($19)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Salem.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Distance774km (481 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vasco Da Gama and Salem

There are several options for getting from Vasco Da Gama to Salem by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,510 ($19) and will take around 16h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹7,720 ($95).

The distance between Vasco Da Gama and Salem is around 774km (481 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 627km (390 miles)

It takes around 15h 50m to get from Vasco Da Gama and Salem by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vasco Da Gama to Salem is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx ₹7,720 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Vasco Da Gama and Salem, 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 Vasco Da Gama and Salem. It typically takes around 16h 20m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Vasco Da Gama to Salem. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madgaon and Erode Jn. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 16h 20m.

Indian Railways run train services between Vasco Da Gama and Salem. Trains depart once a week and will take around 16h 20m, 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 Vasco Da Gama and Salem. It typically takes around 15h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Vasco Da Gama to Salem. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bangalore. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 50m.

IntrCity SmartBus and Kallada Tours and Travels run regular bus services between Vasco Da Gama and Salem. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vasco Da Gama to Salem. We recommend that you fly from Goa (GOI) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town. instead which will take 5h 55m.

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 Vasco Da Gama and Salem. The distance is around 774km (481 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vasco Da Gama to Salem is to take the bus which takes, on average, 15h 50m and will usually cost around ₹2,070 ($26).

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Transport options from Vasco Da Gama to Salem
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
5h 55m
₹7,720($95)
once a week914km (568 miles)
Fly to Madras (MAA), Train7hrs
₹8,675($110)
once daily1,067km (663 miles)
Fly to Bengaluru (BLR), Train7h 45m
₹6,765($85)
3 times a week778km (483 miles)
Fly to Kochi (COK), Train8h 5m
₹7,085($89)
hourly1,010km (628 miles)
Bus
15h 50m
₹2,070($26)
once daily778km (483 miles)
Train
16h 20m
₹1,510($19)
once a week916km (569 miles)
Drive
11h 25m
₹7,320($90)
on demand774km (481 miles)

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Airports near Salem

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

TRZ
Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ)
International Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Salem
CJB
Coimbatore Airport (CJB)
International Airport
Distance
141km (88 miles) from Salem
MYQ
Mysore Airport (MYQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
175km (109 miles) from Salem