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Salem to Bangalore

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh.

206 kmDistance
4.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹10,539
Ertiga₹13,374
Innova₹13,941
Innova Crysta₹17,226
Tempo Traveller (12)₹23,580

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹230
AC Seater₹370
Non-AC Sleeper₹330
AC Sleeper₹470
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹630
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Train
Sleeper₹150
Economy₹240
Third AC₹320
Second AC₹440
First AC₹610
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Salem to Bangalore

206 km · ~4h 27m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Salem

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Anekal

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 56 km · 1h 7m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bangalore

    Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Salem to Bangalore

206 km · ~4h 35m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Salem

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Salem. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Salem → Bangalore

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~206 km

    ~4h 35m|Tentative fare ₹230–₹630

  3. Arrive in Bangalore

    Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Salem to Bangalore

Nearest railway stations: Salem Jn for Salem, Bangalore City Jn for Bangalore.

Direct trains

Kannur - Yeshvantpur Express#16528 · Express
02:00 AMSalem Jn
4h 2m18 stops
06:02 AMBaiyyappanahali
Kochuveli-Yesvantpur Garib Rath#12258 · Garib Rath
04:20 AMSalem Jn
3h 49m18 stops
08:09 AMBaiyyappanahali
Salem Yesvantpur passenger#56241 · Passenger
05:20 AMSalem Jn
4h 15m18 stops
09:35 AMBaiyyappanahali
TUTICORIN - OKHA Exp#19567 · Express
07:20 AMSalem Jn
4h 8m33 stops
11:28 AMKrishnarajapuram
Coimbatore-Yesvantpur SF Special#06621 · Superfast
08:30 AMSalem Jn
3h 45m30 stops
12:15 PMBaiyyappanahali

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Salem to Bangalore: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Salem to Bangalore is about 206 km by road, roughly 4.1 hours of travel time. The road passes near Hosur.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 206 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹10,539 · Ertiga ₹13,374 · Innova ₹13,941 · Innova Crysta ₹17,226 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹23,580
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹230 · AC Seater ₹370 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹330 · AC Sleeper ₹470 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹630
  • Train: Sleeper ₹150 · Economy ₹240 · Third AC ₹320 · Second AC ₹440 · First AC ₹610

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Bangalore.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Salem to Bangalore. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Hosur160 km from Salem

    Tamil Nadu

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Things to Do in Bangalore

Cinemax

Cinemax is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

Cinepolis

Cinepolis is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

Gopalan Cinemas

Gopalan Mall, Mysore Road; Gopalan Mall, Near Jayadeva Hospital, Bannerghatta Road ; Gopalan Mal;, Old Madras Road, Near Baiyappanhalli Metro Station

Inox theatre

Inox theatre is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

PVR Cinemas

PVR Cinemas is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

Bangalore Film Society

A club membership (around ₹500/year) is typically required for entrance. Foreign film series and cultural events.

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Suggested Bangalore Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Bangalore

  • Travel from Salem to Bangalore (about 4.1 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Church Street

Day 2Explore Bangalore

  • Visit Hudson Memorial Church
  • Visit St. Andrew's Church
  • Visit Rice Memorial Church

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Dharmambudhi Lake
  • Head back to Salem
Suggested from Bangalore's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

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