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Salem to Bithoor

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

2181 kmDistance
43.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹24090
Sedan₹28450
SUV₹37230
Innova / MUV₹41640
Tempo Traveller₹48280
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2400
AC Seater₹3930
Non-AC Sleeper₹3490
AC Sleeper₹5020
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6160
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Train
Sleeper₹1340
Economy₹2210
Third AC₹3080
Second AC₹4390
First AC₹6140
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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 Bithoor

2181 km · ~46h 57m · About 44h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Salem

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 136 km · 2h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 436

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 586

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 736

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 136 km · 2h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 872

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1022

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1172

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 136 km · 2h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1309

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1459

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1609

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 136 km · 2h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1745

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1895

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2045

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 136 km · 2h 43m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bithoor

    Bithoor, Uttar 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 Bithoor

2181 km · ~48h 27m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  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 → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~727 km

    ~16h 9m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,090

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 727)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bithoor. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~727 km

    ~16h 9m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,090

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1454)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bithoor. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → Bithoor

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~727 km

    ~16h 9m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,090

  7. Arrive in Bithoor

    Bithoor, Uttar 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 Bithoor

Nearest railway stations: Salem Jn for Salem, Kanpur Central for Bithoor.

Direct trains

Raptisagar Express#12522 · Superfast
06:10 PMSalem Jn
38h 5m312 stops
08:15 AM+2dKanpur Central
Rapti Sagar Expres#12512 · Superfast
06:10 PMSalem Jn
38h 5m312 stops
08:15 AM+2dKanpur Central

Other options with a change

1 change · 37h 54m in total

Millennium Expres#12645 · Superfast
01:56 AMMagudanchavadi
29h 51m226 stops
07:47 AM+1dPabai

Change trains at Pabai — about 1h 8m wait

LTT Sultanpur Superfast Weekly Express#12143 · Superfast
08:55 AMPabai
6h 55m48 stops
03:50 PMKanpur Bridge Left Bank

1 change · 37h 54m in total

Swarna Jayanthi Express#12643 · Superfast
01:56 AMMagudanchavadi
29h 52m226 stops
07:48 AM+1dPabai

Change trains at Pabai — about 1h 7m wait

LTT Sultanpur Superfast Weekly Express#12143 · Superfast
08:55 AMPabai
6h 55m48 stops
03:50 PMKanpur Bridge Left Bank

1 change · 39h 11m in total

Coimbatore-Chennai Central AC Duronto Express#12244 · Duronto
05:14 PMMagudanchavadi
1h 56m19 stops
07:10 PMJolarpettai

Change trains at Jolarpettai — about 40m wait

Rapti Sagar Expres#12512 · Superfast
07:50 PMJolarpettai
36h 35m295 stops
08:25 AM+2dKanpur Bridge Left Bank

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

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.

Transport Options

Salem to Bithoor: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Salem to Bithoor is about 2181 km by road, roughly 43.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2181 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹24,090 · Sedan ₹28,450 · SUV ₹37,230 · Innova / MUV ₹41,640 · Tempo Traveller ₹48,280
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,400 · AC Seater ₹3,930 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,490 · AC Sleeper ₹5,020 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,160
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,340 · Economy ₹2,210 · Third AC ₹3,080 · Second AC ₹4,390 · First AC ₹6,140

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

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