There are 9 ways to get from Salem to Ballari by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnatakabus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Bangalore, Karnataka
- Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Ballaribus
10h 33mTrain via Bengaluru
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Town to Baiyyappanahalitrain 16530
- Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Bellary Jntrain 16592 / ...
14h 49m₹441–3,267Train
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Guntakal Jntrain 11014 / ...
- Take the train from Guntakal Jn to Bellary Jntrain 17225 / ...
13h 57m₹518–4,133Drive 459.8 km
- Drive from Salem to Ballaricar 459.8 km
7h 5m₹5,222–7,543Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Ballaritaxi 459.8 km
7h 5m₹9,000–11,000Fly Salem to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport (VDY)plane SXV - VDY
19h 19m₹6,917–22,393Bus via FlixBus Salem -AVR Circle
- Take the bus from FlixBus Salem -AVR Circle to FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zonebus FlixBus IN4413 / ...
- Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Ballaribus
10h 46m₹804–2,164Bus, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport
- Take the bus from Salem to Madiwalabus
- Take the bus from Bengaluru Dairy Circle to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport (VDY)plane BLR - VDY
8h 46m₹4,083–26,116Fly Salem to Kempegowda International Airport, train
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane SXV - BLR
- Take the train from Yelahanka Jn. to Guntakal Jntrain
- Take the train from Guntakal Jn to Bellary Jntrain
9h 2m₹3,369–15,810
Salem to Ballari by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Ballari is to train via Bengaluru which costs ₹440 - ₹3,300 and takes 14h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Ballari is to drive which takes 7h 5m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Ballari. However, there are services departing from Salem, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ballari via Vidhana Soudha Karnataka High Court and Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Ballari. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Bellary Jn via Salem Jn and Guntakal Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 57m.
The distance between Salem and Ballari is 497 km. The road distance is 459.8 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Ballari without a car is to bus which takes 10h 33m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 33m to get from Salem to Ballari, including transfers.
Salem to Ballari bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, depart from Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Ballari train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to Ballari is to bus which takes 10h 33m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹4,200 and takes 13h 57m, you could also fly, which costs ₹6,500 - ₹23,000 and takes 19h 19m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Ballari, India?
You can take a bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Ballari via Bangalore, Karnataka, Vidhana Soudha Karnataka High Court, Kempegowda Bus Station, and Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand in around 10h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salem Market to Bellary Jn via Salem Jn and Guntakal Jn in around 13h 57m.
- Website
- starair.in
Flights from Salem to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 20m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–32,000
Flights from Salem to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport via Madras, Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–21,000
Flights from Salem to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport via Hyderabad, Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–22,000
Flights from Salem to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport via Kochi, Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–21,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–24,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Jn to Guntakal Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- 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
Train from Guntakal Jn to Bellary Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- 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 Salem Town to Baiyyappanahali
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Ksr Bengaluru to Bellary Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- 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 Yelahanka Jn. to Guntakal Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Guntakal Jn to Bellary Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9994 998 437
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
Bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnataka
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +9144 28 88 99 99
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Orampo Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 85 25 00 05 00
- Website
- orampo.com
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Booking & Getting There
Salem to Ballari bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, arrive at Bangalore, Karnataka station.
Salem to Ballari train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Guntakal Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Ballari is 460 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Salem to Ballari.
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