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There are 9 ways to get from Delhi to Salem by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Indira Gandhi International Airport to Salem

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    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Salem (SXV)plane plane DEL - SXV
    7h 3m
    ₹8,536–17,047

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from New Delhi to Salem Jntrain train 12626 / ...
    38h 35m
    ₹1,113–8,418

  3. Bus via Gwalior

    1. Take the bus from Delhi to Agrabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Agra to Gwaliorbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gwalior to Bengalurubus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Salembus bus
    46h 46m

  4. Drive  2,173.3 km

    1. Drive from Delhi to Salemcar car 2,173.3 km
    29h 48m
    ₹24,384–35,221

  5. Fly Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane DEL - BLR
    2. Take the bus from Bangalore Division to Salembus bus
    8h 55m

  6. Fly Hindon to Kempegowda International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hindon (HDO) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane HDO - BLR
    2. Take the bus from Bangalore Division to Salembus bus
    8h 43m

  7. Fly Indira Gandhi International Airport to Trichy International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane DEL - TRZ
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Salembus bus
    8h 48m

  8. Fly Indira Gandhi International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane DEL - CJB
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circle to FlixBus Salem - Kondalampatti Bypassbus bus
    8h 31m
    ₹10,336–16,347

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Delhi to Jaipurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jaipur to Bengalurubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Salembus bus
    2d 1h

Delhi to Salem by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration38h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,902.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Delhi, India and Salem, India?

IndiGo Airlines and Air India Limited fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Salem (SXV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from New Delhi to Salem Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹1,000–8,000 and the journey takes 37h 27m.

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