There are 8 ways to get from Salem to Gaya by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly Salem to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, train
best- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane SXV - PAT
- Take the train from Patna Jn to Gaya Jntrain
8h 22m₹10,043–25,036Train via Purulia
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Purulia Jntrain 06183
- Take the train from Purulia Jn to Gaya Jntrain 12801 / ...
41h₹1,108–8,933Bus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnatakabus
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Gaya, Biharbus
2dDrive 1,985.7 km
- Drive from Salem to Gayacar 1,985.7 km
29h 21m₹22,385–32,334Fly Salem to Birsa Munda Airport, train
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane SXV - IXR
- Take the train from Mesra to Gaya Jntrain
9h 27m₹9,065–23,631Bus, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, train
- Take the bus from Salem to Nihams Hospitalbus
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane BLR - PAT
- Take the train from Patna Jn to Gaya Jntrain
10h 22m₹9,588–17,718Train
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Patna Jntrain 22643 / ...
- Take the train from Patna Jn to Gaya Jntrain 03275 / ...
2d₹1,249–9,439Bus, train
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnatakabus
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Patnabus
- Take the train from Patna Jn to Gaya Jntrain
2d 3h
Salem to Gaya by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Gaya is to train via Purulia which costs ₹1,100 - ₹9,000 and takes 41h.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Gaya is to fly and train which takes 8h 22m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹25,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Gaya. However, there are services departing from Salem, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Gaya, Bihar via Bangalore, Karnataka and Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Gaya. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Gaya Jn via Salem Jn and Purulia Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h.
The distance between Salem and Gaya is 1811 km. The road distance is 1985.7 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Gaya without a car is to train via Purulia which takes 41h and costs ₹1,100 - ₹9,000.
It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Salem to Gaya, including transfers.
Salem to Gaya bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, depart from Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Gaya train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to Gaya is to train via Purulia which takes 41h and costs ₹1,100 - ₹9,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 0h.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Gaya, India?
You can take a train from Salem Market to Gaya Jn via Salem Jn and Purulia Jn in around 41h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Gaya, Bihar via Bangalore, Karnataka and Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh in around 2d.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–24,000
Flights from Salem to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–24,000
Flights from Salem to Birsa Munda Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–22,000
Flights from Salem to Birsa Munda Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–22,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–12,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–12,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport via Bhubaneswar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–12,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport via Pune
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–12,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–12,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Salem to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–28,000
Flights from Salem to Birsa Munda Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–25,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–12,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Patna Jn to Gaya Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Salem Jn to Purulia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 24m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹800–6,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹800–1,000
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,900–3,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹4,900–6,500
Train from Purulia Jn to Gaya Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Mesra to Gaya Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Patna Jn to Gaya Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Salem Jn to Patna Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–7,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹1,000–1,200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,500–3,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,500–4,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹6,000–7,500
Train from Patna Jn to Gaya Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Patna Jn to Gaya Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Nihams Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.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
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Gaya bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, arrive at Bangalore, Karnataka station.
Salem to Gaya train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Purulia Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Gaya is 1986 km. It takes approximately 29h 21m to drive from Salem to Gaya.
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