There are 8 ways to get from Shivamogga to Salem by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Shimoga Town to Yasvantpur Jntrain 20652 / ...
- Take the bus from Madiwala to Salembus
8h 51m₹472–1,935Bus via Bengaluru
- Take the bus from Shivamogga to Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalorebus
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Bangalore, Karnataka - Salem, Tamil Nadu
10h 18mDrive 461.1 km
- Drive from Shivamogga to Salemcar 461.1 km
6h 55m₹5,206–7,520Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shivamogga to Salemtaxi 461.1 km
6h 55m₹9,000–11,000Fly
- Fly from Shivamogga (RQY) to Salem (SXV)plane RQY - SXV
21h 9m₹5,734–21,867Train via Bengaluru
- Take the train from Shimoga Town to Ksr Bengalurutrain 12090 / ...
- Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Salem Jntrain 22665 / ...
10h 19m₹508–4,028Bus
- Take the bus from Shivamogga to Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalorebus
- Take the bus from Majestic to Salembus
11h 4m₹1,028–3,172Train
- Take the train from Shimoga Town to Birur Jntrain 12090 / ...
- Take the train from Birur Jn to Salem Jntrain 11021 / ...
13h 49m₹490–3,946
Shivamogga to Salem by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shivamogga to Salem is to train and bus which costs ₹470 - ₹2,000 and takes 8h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Shivamogga to Salem is to drive which takes 6h 55m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Shivamogga to Salem. However, there are services departing from Shivamogga and arriving at Salem, Tamil Nadu via Kempegowda Bus Station and Bangalore, Karnataka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Shivamogga to Salem. However, there are services departing from Shimoga Town and arriving at Salem Market via Ksr Bengaluru and Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
The distance between Shivamogga and Salem is 469 km. The road distance is 461.1 km.
The best way to get from Shivamogga to Salem without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 51m and costs ₹470 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Shivamogga to Salem, including transfers.
Shivamogga to Salem bus services, operated by KSRTC, depart from Shivamogga station.
Shivamogga to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Shimoga Town station.
The best way to get from Shivamogga to Salem is to bus via Bengaluru which takes 10h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ₹5,500 - ₹22,000 and takes 21h 9m, you could also train via Bengaluru, which costs ₹500 - ₹4,100 and takes 10h 19m.
What companies run services between Shivamogga, India and Salem, India?
You can take a bus from Shivamogga to Salem, Tamil Nadu via Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalore, Kempegowda Bus Station, St Joseph's Indian School/ Malya Hospital, and Bangalore, Karnataka in around 10h 18m. Alternatively, IndiGo Airlines and Spicejet fly from Shivamogga (RQY) to Salem (SXV) twice daily.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Shivamogga to Salem via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–21,000
Flights from Shivamogga to Salem via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Shimoga Town to Yasvantpur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Shimoga Town to Ksr Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Ksr Bengaluru to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Shimoga Town to Birur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Birur Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Madiwala to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–300
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Shivamogga to Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹370–1,100
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Sleeper
- ₹370–750
Bus from Shivamogga to Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹370–1,100
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Sleeper
- ₹370–750
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Majestic to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
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More Questions & Answers
Shivamogga to Salem bus services, operated by KSRTC, arrive at Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalore station.
Shivamogga to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ksr Bengaluru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shivamogga to Salem is 461 km. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Shivamogga to Salem.
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