What is the cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Salem?

The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Salem is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹8,500 and takes 42h.

What is the fastest way to get from Varanasi to Salem?

The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Salem is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹23,000.

Is there a direct bus between Varanasi and Salem?

No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi to Salem. However, there are services departing from Varanasi and arriving at Salem via Bengaluru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Varanasi and Salem?

No, there is no direct train from Varanasi to Salem. However, there are services departing from Varanasi Jn and arriving at Salem Town via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h.

How far is it from Varanasi to Salem?

The distance between Varanasi and Salem is 1635 km. The road distance is 1940 km.

How do I travel from Varanasi to Salem without a car?

The best way to get from Varanasi to Salem without a car is to bus which takes 37h 57m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Varanasi to Salem?

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Varanasi to Salem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Varanasi to Salem bus from?

Varanasi to Salem bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Varanasi station.

Where do I catch the Varanasi to Salem train from?

Varanasi to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.

Train, bus or fly from Varanasi to Salem?

The best way to get from Varanasi to Salem is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹23,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 37h 57m, you could also train, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹8,500 and takes 42h.

Where does the Varanasi to Salem bus arrive?

Varanasi to Salem bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Bengaluru station.

Where does the Varanasi to Salem train arrive?

Varanasi to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.

Can I drive from Varanasi to Salem?

Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Salem is 1940 km. It takes approximately 28h 9m to drive from Varanasi to Salem.

How do I get a bus ticket from Varanasi to Salem?

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Where can I stay near Salem?

There are 222+ hotels available in Salem.

Varanasi to Salem - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Varanasi to Salem by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly to Salem
best
1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Salem (SXV)plane VNS - SXV
4h 52m
₹9,514–22,607
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Salem Jntrain 22670
42h
₹1,115–8,434
Bus
1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Bengalurubus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Salembus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
37h 57m
Drive 1,940 km
1. Drive from Varanasi to Salemcar 1,940 km
28h 9m
₹21,745–31,409
Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane VNS - CJB
2. Take the bus from Chitra to Salembus
7h 30m
₹10,814–21,907
Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane VNS - BLR
2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Madiwala to Salembus
8h 28m
₹8,304–12,297

Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Salem (SXV) flights

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4h 30mAverage Duration

₹9,383Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,635.2 km
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Salem, India?

IndiGo Airlines flies from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Salem (SXV) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varanasi to Salem via Bengaluru in around 37h 57m.

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