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Salem to Bidhannagar

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Bidhannagar, West Bengal.

2120 kmDistance

42.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹23420

Sedan₹27660

SUV₹36190

Innova / MUV₹40480

Tempo Traveller₹46940

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹2330

AC Seater₹3820

Non-AC Sleeper₹3390

AC Sleeper₹4880

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5990

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Train

Sleeper₹1300

Economy₹2150

Third AC₹3000

Second AC₹4270

First AC₹5970

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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.

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By Car: Salem to Bidhannagar

2120 km · ~45h 44m · About 42h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

Start from Salem
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
124 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 424
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 574
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 724
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
124 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 848
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 998
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1148
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
124 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1272
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1422
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1572
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
124 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1696
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1846
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1996
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
124 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Bidhannagar
Bidhannagar, West Bengal
Hotels in Bidhannagar

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 Bidhannagar

2120 km · ~47h 9m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

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.
Salem → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~707 km
~15h 43m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,030
Search buses Salem to Bidhannagar
Change buses at a major city (around km 707)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bidhannagar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~707 km
~15h 43m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,030
Search buses Salem to Bidhannagar
Change buses at a major city (around km 1413)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bidhannagar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 2 → Bidhannagar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~707 km
~15h 43m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,030
Search buses Salem to Bidhannagar
Arrive in Bidhannagar
Bidhannagar, West Bengal
Hotels in Bidhannagar

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 Bidhannagar

Nearest railway stations: Salem Jn for Salem, Howrah Jn for Bidhannagar.

Direct trains

RIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI Exp#12515 · Superfast

12:25 AMSalem Jn

33h 39m359 stops

10:04 AM^+1dSantragachi Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp#12507 · Superfast

04:05 AMSalem Jn

33h 14m359 stops

01:19 PM^+1dSantragachi Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Gurudev Express#12659 · Superfast

04:05 AMSalem Jn

33h 19m303 stops

01:24 PM^+1dSantragachi Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Trivandrum Shalimar Biweekly Express#16323 · Express

04:05 AMSalem Jn

33h 19m343 stops

01:24 PM^+1dSantragachi Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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.

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