There are 6 ways to get from Salem to West Bengal by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Bagdogra Airport
best- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane SXV - IXB
17h 32m₹12,251–16,977Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Howrah Jntrain 22878
33h 7m₹921–7,349Bus 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 1,878.9 km
- Drive from Salem to Kolkatacar 1,878.9 km
27h 39m₹21,161–30,566Fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane SXV - CCU
5h 42m₹13,687–19,642Bus
- 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 West Bengal by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to West Bengal is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹7,500 and takes 33h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to West Bengal is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to West Bengal. 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 West Bengal. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Seldah via Salem Jn and Howrah Maidan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 7m.
The distance between Salem and West Bengal is 1997 km. The road distance is 1878.9 km.
The best way to get from Salem to West Bengal without a car is to train which takes 33h 7m and costs ₹900 - ₹7,500.
It takes approximately 17h 32m to get from Salem to West Bengal, including transfers.
Salem to West Bengal bus services, operated by Zion Connect, depart from Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to West Bengal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to West Bengal is to fly which takes 17h 32m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹17,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹900 - ₹7,500 and takes 33h 7m, you could also bus via Chennai, which costs and takes 38h 50m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and West Bengal, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Helitrans, and Starlight Airline fly from Salem (SXV) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) 3 times a day. 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 Bagdogra Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–21,000
Flights from Salem to Bagdogra Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–21,000
Flights from Salem to Bagdogra Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 10m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–21,000
Flights from Salem to Bagdogra Airport via Madras, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–22,000
Flights from Salem to Bagdogra Airport via Kochi, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–22,000
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
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Salem to Bagdogra Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–25,000
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- Website
- Zion Connect
Bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Schedules at
- Zion Connect
- Website
- MRM Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kolkata, West Bengal
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- MRM Travels
- 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
- Website
- Sree One Bus
Bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Kolkata, West Bengal
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Sree One Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to West Bengal bus services, operated by Zion Connect, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to West Bengal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Howrah Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to West Bengal is 1879 km. It takes approximately 27h 39m to drive from Salem to West Bengal.
There are 1143+ hotels available in West Bengal.