How to travel from Warangal to Salem, India
The distance between Warangal and Salem is around 894km (556 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 9h 10m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Warangal to Salem by train, bus, 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 → Warangal if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Secunderabad then fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town.
- Duration9h 10m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost₹6,685($84)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Salem Jn.
- Duration15h 15m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost₹875($11)
Indian Railways
Train and Bus
Take the train to Vijayawada Jn then take the bus to Salem.
- Duration16h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₹2,465($31)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Warangal and Salem
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Warangal to Salem by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹875 ($11) and will take around 15h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 9h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹6,685 ($84).
The distance between Warangal and Salem is around 894km (556 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 720km (447 miles)
It takes around 15h 15m to get from Warangal and Salem by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Warangal to Salem is to take the train and then fly which takes around 9h 10m and will set you back approx ₹6,685 ($84).
The cheapest way to travel between Warangal and Salem, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹875 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Warangal and Salem. It typically takes around 15h 15m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Warangal to Salem. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Salem Jn. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 15h 15m.
Indian Railways run train services between Warangal and Salem. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 15h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Warangal and Salem. We recommend that you take the train to Secunderabad then fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town. instead which will take 9h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Warangal to Salem. We recommend that you take the train to Secunderabad then fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Coimbatore (CJB) then take the train to Salem Town. instead which will take 9h 10m.
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 Warangal and Salem. The distance is around 894km (556 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Warangal to Salem is to take the train which takes, on average, 15h 15m and will usually cost around ₹875 ($11).
Compare travel optionsbetween Warangal and Salem
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 9h 10m | ₹6,685($84) | once a week | 1,062km (660 miles) |
| Train to Secunderabad, plane | 9h 40m | ₹6,285($79) | once daily | 1,116km (693 miles) |
| Train to Secunderabad, plane | 10hrs | ₹8,595($110) | once a week | 1,020km (634 miles) |
| Train to Secunderabad, plane | 10h 45m | ₹6,445($81) | once daily | 1,020km (634 miles) |
| Train to Secunderabad, plane | 11h 40m | ₹5,730($72) | 3 times a week | 927km (576 miles) |
| Train to Secunderabad, plane | 13h 20m | ₹10,585($135) | every 20 mins | 1,143km (710 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 9h 50m | ₹10,105($125) | every 20 mins | 1,254km (779 miles) |
Train | 15h 15m | ₹875($11) | 4 times a day | 909km (565 miles) |
Train and Bus | 16h 25m | ₹2,465($31) | once daily | 954km (593 miles) |
Drive | 12h 5m | ₹8,435($105) | on demand | 894km (556 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.
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