There are 10 ways to get from Ballari to Salem by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train, bus via Yelahanka
best- Take the train from Bellary Jn to Yelahanka Jn.train 16591
- Take the bus from Madiwala to Salembus
11h 10m₹461–2,103Bus
- Take the bus from Ballari to Kempegowda B.S.bus
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Bangalore, Karnataka - Salem, Tamil Nadu
11h 48mDrive 461.8 km
- Drive from Ballari to Salemcar 461.8 km
7h 6m₹5,245–7,576Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ballari to Salemtaxi 461.8 km
7h 6m₹9,000–12,000Train to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Salem
- Take the train from Bellary Jn to Yelahanka Jn.train
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Salem (SXV)plane BLR - SXV
8h 52m₹3,278–14,888Train, bus
- Take the train from Bellary Jn to Ksr Bengalurutrain 16591 / ...
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Bangalore, Karnataka - Salem, Tamil Nadu
11h 20mBus via FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle
- Take the bus from Ballari to Kempegowda B.S.bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zone to FlixBus Salem - AVR Circlebus FlixBus IN4415 / ...
13h 17m₹814–2,129Train
- Take the train from Bellary Jn to Guntakal Jntrain 16591 / ...
- Take the train from Guntakal Jn to Salem Jntrain 11013 / ...
17h 13m₹515–4,110Fly Jindal Vijaynagar Airport to Kempegowda International Airport, bus
- Fly from Jindal Vijaynagar Airport (VDY) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane VDY - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Madiwala to Salembus
8h 35m₹3,678–23,201Fly Jindal Vijaynagar Airport to Salem
- Fly from Jindal Vijaynagar Airport (VDY) to Salem (SXV)plane VDY - SXV
7h 49m₹5,288–33,511
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Salem (SXV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballari to Salem is to train and bus via Yelahanka which costs ₹460 - ₹2,100 and takes 11h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Ballari to Salem is to drive which takes 7h 6m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballari to Salem. However, there are services departing from Ballari and arriving at Salem, Tamil Nadu via Kempegowda Bus Station and Bangalore, Karnataka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballari to Salem. However, there are services departing from Bellary Jn and arriving at Salem Town via Guntakal Jn and Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 13m.
The distance between Ballari and Salem is 533 km. The road distance is 461.8 km.
The best way to get from Ballari to Salem without a car is to train and bus via Yelahanka which takes 11h 10m and costs ₹460 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 11h 10m to get from Ballari to Salem, including transfers.
Ballari to Salem bus services, operated by KSRTC, depart from Ballari station.
Ballari to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bellary Jn station.
The best way to get from Ballari to Salem is to bus which takes 11h 48m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹4,200 and takes 17h 13m, you could also fly, which costs ₹5,000 - ₹34,000 and takes 7h 49m.
What companies run services between Ballari, India and Salem, India?
You can take a bus from Ballari to Salem, Tamil Nadu via Kempegowda B.S., Kempegowda Bus Station, St Joseph's Indian School/ Malya Hospital, and Bangalore, Karnataka in around 11h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bellary Jn to Salem Town via Guntakal Jn and Salem Jn in around 17h 13m.
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–8,000
Flights from Jindal Vijaynagar Airport to Salem via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–32,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bellary Jn to Yelahanka Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Bellary Jn to Yelahanka Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Bellary Jn to Ksr Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Bellary Jn to Guntakal Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Guntakal Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madiwala to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–300
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madiwala to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–300
- Website
- KSRTC
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Booking & Getting There
Ballari to Salem bus services, operated by KSRTC, arrive at Kempegowda B.S. station.
Ballari to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Guntakal Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballari to Salem is 462 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Ballari to Salem.
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