There are 6 ways to get from Salem to Howrah by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane SXV - CCU
5h 43m₹13,632–19,564Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Howrah Jntrain 22878
32h 36m₹908–7,333Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kolkata, West Bengalbus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kolkata, West Bengal
38h 50mDrive 1,871.9 km
- Drive from Salem to Howrahcar 1,871.9 km
27h 32m₹20,997–30,329Train via Shalimar
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Shalimartrain 22641 / ...
33h 11m₹909–7,339Bus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnatakabus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Bangalore, Karnataka
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Kolkata, West Bengalbus Bangalore, Karnataka - Kolkata, West Bengal
43h 40m
Salem to Howrah by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Howrah is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹7,500 and takes 32h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Howrah is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Howrah. However, there are services departing from Salem, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kolkata, West Bengal via Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Howrah. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Howrah Jn via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 36m.
The distance between Salem and Howrah is 1655 km. The road distance is 1871.9 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Howrah without a car is to train which takes 32h 36m and costs ₹900 - ₹7,500.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Salem to Howrah, including transfers.
Salem to Howrah bus services, operated by Zion Connect, depart from Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Howrah train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to Howrah is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹20,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹900 - ₹7,500 and takes 32h 36m, you could also bus via Chennai, which costs and takes 38h 50m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Howrah, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Helitrans fly from Salem (SXV) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) twice daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Howrah Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹800–6,500 and the journey takes 31h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–18,000
Flights from Salem to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–18,000
Flights from Salem to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Jn to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹800–6,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹800–950
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,000–2,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,900–3,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹4,900–6,500
Train from Salem Jn to Shalimar
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹800–6,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹800–1,000
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,100–2,600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,000–3,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,000–6,500
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Howrah bus services, operated by Zion Connect, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Howrah train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Howrah Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Howrah is 1872 km. It takes approximately 27h 32m to drive from Salem to Howrah.
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