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 4m.

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 6h 47m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹26,000.

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, Uttar Pradesh and arriving at Salem, Tamil Nadu via Bangalore, Karnataka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 24m.

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 Market via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 4m.

How far is it from Varanasi to Salem?

The distance between Varanasi and Salem is 1635 km. The road distance is 1940.9 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 39h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m 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 Gajraj Bus Service, depart from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 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 6h 47m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹26,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 39h 24m, you could also train, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹8,500 and takes 42h 4m.

Where does the Varanasi to Salem bus arrive?

Varanasi to Salem bus services, operated by Gajraj Bus Service, arrive at Bangalore, Karnataka 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 1941 km. It takes approximately 28h 10m 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?

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Varanasi to Salem - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 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
6h 47m
₹9,521–25,050
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Salem Jntrain 22670
42h 4m
₹1,115–8,434
Bus
1. Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Bangalore, Karnatakabus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Bangalore, Karnataka
2. Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Bangalore, Karnataka - Salem, Tamil Nadu
39h 24m
Drive 1,940.9 km
1. Drive from Varanasi to Salemcar 1,940.9 km
28h 10m
₹21,820–31,518
Fly to Trichy International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane VNS - TRZ
2. Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus
11h 32m
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
9h 25m
₹10,321–18,350
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
10h 28m
₹6,821–11,740
Bus via Chennai
1. Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
47h 47m

Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Salem (SXV) flights

11Weekly Planes

5h 16mAverage Duration

₹8,773Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,635.4 km
Duration: 6h 47m

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

IndiGo Airlines, Helitrans, and Starlight Airline fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Salem (SXV) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Salem, Tamil Nadu via Bangalore, Karnataka in around 39h 24m.

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