There are 8 ways to get from Bengaluru to Salem (Station) by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shanthinagar to Salembus
4h₹180–2,100Train
- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Jolarpettaitrain 12658 / ...
- Take the train from Jolarpettai to Salem Jntrain 12601 / ...
5h 28m₹408–3,259Drive 182.7 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Salem (Station)car 182.7 km
2h 40m₹2,063–2,980Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Salem (Station)taxi 182.7 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 26m₹3,472–13,657Bus via Silk Board
- Take the bus from Silk Board to Salembus
4h 6m₹226–415Bus via Bangalore, Karnataka
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Bangalore, Karnataka - Salem, Tamil Nadu
4h 13mBus via FlixBus Bengaluru - Ananda Rao Circle (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Ananda Rao Circle to FlixBus Salem - AVR Circlebus FlixBus IN4450 / ...
5h 25m₹370–1,000
Bengaluru to Salem (Station) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Salem (Station) is to bus via Silk Board which costs ₹220 - ₹420 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Salem (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shanthinagar and arriving at Salem. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Bengaluru to Salem (Station). However, there are services departing from Bangalore Cant and arriving at Salem Market via Jolarpettai and Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Salem (Station) is 222 km. The road distance is 182.7 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Salem (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs ₹180 - ₹2,100.
The bus from Shanthinagar to Salem takes 4h including transfers and departs five times a day.
Bengaluru to Salem (Station) bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Shanthinagar station.
Bengaluru to Salem (Station) train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bangalore Cant station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Salem (Station) is to bus which takes 4h and costs ₹180 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹400 - ₹3,300 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Salem (Station), India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Shanthinagar to Salem every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹650–2,100 and the journey takes 4h. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bangalore Cant to Salem (Station) via Jolarpettai, Salem Jn, and Salem Market in around 5h 28m.
- 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 Jolarpettai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Shanthinagar to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- 080 46333686
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sam tourist
Bus from Shanthinagar to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Sam tourist
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Shanthinagar to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–350
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Silk Board to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–300
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Shanthinagar to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
- Website
- Aahhaa Tourist
Bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Schedules at
- Aahhaa Tourist
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Ananda Rao Circle to FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹370–1,000
- Website
- FlixBus India
- 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 (Station) bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Salem station.
Bengaluru to Salem (Station) train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Jolarpettai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Salem (Station) is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Bengaluru to Salem (Station).
There are 207+ hotels available in Salem (Station).
























