There are 7 ways to get from Bengaluru to Salem Jn by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Salem Jntrain 12677 / ...
3h 40m₹180–1,500Bus via Madiwala
- Take the bus from Madiwala to Salembus
4h 53m₹227–323Drive 181.8 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Salem Jncar 181.8 km
2h 40m₹2,050–2,961Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Salem Jntaxi 181.8 km
2h 40m₹4,400–5,500Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Salem (SXV)plane BLR - SXV
3h 29m₹3,432–13,727Train via Jalārpet
- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Jolarpettaitrain 12658 / ...
- Take the train from Jolarpettai to Salem Jntrain 12601 / ...
3h 51m₹308–2,409Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Ananda Rao Circle to FlixBus Salem - AVR Circlebus FlixBus IN4340 / ...
5h 15m₹370–1,000
Bengaluru to Salem Jn by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Salem Jn is to bus via Madiwala which costs ₹220 - ₹330 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Salem Jn is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Bengaluru - Ananda Rao Circle and arriving at FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bangalore Cant and arriving at Salem Jn. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Salem Jn is 214 km. The road distance is 181.8 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Salem Jn without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,500.
The train from Bangalore Cant to Salem Jn takes 3h 40m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Bengaluru to Salem Jn bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Madiwala station.
Bengaluru to Salem Jn train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bangalore Cant station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Salem Jn is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Madiwala, which costs ₹220 - ₹330 and takes 4h 53m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Salem Jn, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Bangalore Cant to Salem Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Madiwala to Salem twice daily. Tickets cost ₹210–300 and the journey takes 2h 56m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–13,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bangalore Cant to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Bangalore Cant to Jolarpettai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Jolarpettai to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Madiwala to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–300
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Ananda Rao Circle to FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹370–1,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
Best Ride
- Phone
- +91 996 427 3747
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Ola Cabs
- Phone
- +91 922 654 7777
- Website
- olacabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bengaluru to Salem Jn bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Salem station.
Bengaluru to Salem Jn train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Salem Jn is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Bengaluru to Salem Jn.
There are 211+ hotels available in Salem Jn.