What is the cheapest way to get from Howrah to Salem?

The cheapest way to get from Howrah to Salem is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹7,000 and takes 30h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Howrah to Salem?

The fastest way to get from Howrah to Salem is to fly which takes 7h 19m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹23,000.

Is there a direct train between Howrah and Salem?

No, there is no direct train from Howrah to Salem. However, there are services departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Salem Town via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 46m.

How far is it from Howrah to Salem?

The distance between Howrah and Salem is 1653 km. The road distance is 1870.7 km.

How do I travel from Howrah to Salem without a car?

The best way to get from Howrah to Salem without a car is to train which takes 30h 46m and costs ₹900 - ₹7,000.

How long does it take to get from Howrah to Salem?

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Howrah to Salem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Howrah to Salem train from?

Howrah to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.

Train or fly from Howrah to Salem?

The best way to get from Howrah to Salem is to fly which takes 7h 19m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹23,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹900 - ₹7,000 and takes 30h 46m.

Where does the Howrah to Salem train arrive?

Howrah to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.

Can I drive from Howrah to Salem?

Yes, the driving distance between Howrah to Salem is 1871 km. It takes approximately 27h 31m to drive from Howrah to Salem.

Where can I stay near Salem?

There are 217+ hotels available in Salem.

Howrah to Salem - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Howrah to Salem by plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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Fly to Salem
best
1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Salem (SXV)plane CCU - SXV
7h 19m
₹8,518–23,018
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Salem Jntrain 22877
30h 46m
₹914–6,939
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry
2. Take the bus from Kolkata to Bengalurubus
3. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Salembus
40h 7m
₹2,086–7,108
Drive 1,870.7 km
1. Drive from Howrah to Salemcar 1,870.7 km
27h 31m
₹18,297–26,429
Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane CCU - BLR
2. Take the bus from Bangalore Division to Salembus
9h 46m
Fly to Trichy International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CCU - TRZ
2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Salembus
10h 25m
Train via Shalimar
1. Take the train from Shalimar to Salem Jntrain 22642 / ...
33h 5m
₹944–7,156
Ferry, bus via Chennai
1. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry
2. Take the bus from Kolkata to Chennaibus
3. Take the bus from Chennai to Salembus
40h 58m
₹2,156–5,308

Howrah to Salem by train

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30h 46mAverage Duration

₹914Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,652.7 km
Duration: 7h 19m

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

IndiGo Airlines and Air India Express fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Salem (SXV) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Salem Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹800–6,500 and the journey takes 29h 38m.

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