There are 7 ways to get from Salem to Kolār by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Bengaluru
best- Take the bus from Salem to Nihams Hospitalbus
- Take the bus from Corporation to KR Pura Extensionbus 318 / ...
- Take the bus from K.R.Puram to Kolar Bypassbus
4h 42m₹807–2,286Train via Bengaluru
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Town to Baiyyappanahalitrain 16530
- Take the train from Baiyyappanahali to Kolartrain 06381 / ...
8h 48m₹316–2,512Train
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Bangarapettrain 16525 / ...
5h 34m₹388–3,133Drive 190.9 km
- Drive from Salem to Kolārcar 190.9 km
2h 58m₹2,154–3,112Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Kolārtaxi 190.9 km
2h 58m₹4,000–4,800Fly, bus
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane SXV - BLR
- Take the bus from Budigere Cross to Hosakote High Schoolbus
- Take the bus from Hoskote to Kolar Bypassbus
4h 50m₹3,295–13,337Bus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnatakabus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Bangalore, Karnataka
- Take the bus from K.R.Puram to Kolar Bypassbus
6h 41m
Salem to Kolār by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Kolār is to train via Bengaluru which costs ₹310 - ₹2,600 and takes 8h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Kolār is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Kolār. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Kolar Bypass via Nimhans Hospital, Corporation and K.R.Puram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Kolār. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Kolar via Salem Jn and Bangarapet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Salem and Kolār is 260 km. The road distance is 190.9 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Kolār without a car is to bus via Bengaluru which takes 4h 42m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Salem to Kolār, including transfers.
Salem to Kolār bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Kolār train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to Kolār is to bus via Bengaluru which takes 4h 42m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹380 - ₹3,200 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Kolār, India?
You can take a bus from Salem to Kolar Bypass via Nimhans Hospital, Pallavi Talkies, Corporation, KR Pura Extension, and K.R.Puram in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Bangarapet 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 38m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–13,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Salem to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Jn to Bangarapet
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Salem Town to Baiyyappanahali
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- 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 Baiyyappanahali to Kolar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- 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
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Corporation to KR Pura Extension
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹19–27
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Budigere Cross to Hosakote High School
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹15–22
- Website
- BMTC
- Phone
- 0836 230 7300
- [email protected]
- Website
- vrlbus.in
Bus from K.R.Puram to Kolar Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–210
- Schedules at
- vrlbus.in
Bus from Hoskote to Kolar Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹100–200
- Schedules at
- vrlbus.in
Bus from K.R.Puram to Kolar Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–210
- Schedules at
- vrlbus.in
- 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
- 2h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,800
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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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Kolār bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Nihams Hospital station.
Salem to Kolār train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Bangarapet station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Kolār is 191 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Salem to Kolār.
There are 10+ hotels available in Kolār.


















