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.
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 Salem → Vasco Da Gama if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Goa (GOI) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town.
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Take the bus to Bangalore and then to Salem.
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Take the train to Erode Jn and then to Salem Town.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 3 similar | 5h 55m | ₹7,720($95) | once a week | 914km (568 miles) |
Fly to Madras (MAA), Train | 7hrs | ₹8,675($110) | once daily | 1,067km (663 miles) |
Fly to Bengaluru (BLR), Train | 7h 45m | ₹6,765($85) | 3 times a week | 778km (483 miles) |
Fly to Kochi (COK), Train | 8h 5m | ₹7,085($89) | hourly | 1,010km (628 miles) |
Bus | 15h 50m | ₹2,070($26) | once daily | 778km (483 miles) |
Train | 16h 20m | ₹1,510($19) | once a week | 916km (569 miles) |
Drive | 11h 25m | ₹7,320($90) | on demand | 774km (481 miles) |
IndiGo Airlines
Vistara
Go First
FlexFlight ApS
Spicejet
IntrCity SmartBus
Kallada Tours and Travels
SETC
Indian Railways
The following major airports near Salem offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.