Salem to Chiplun
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Chiplun, Maharashtra.
Approx Distance: 1066 km
Approx Duration: 23.7 hrs
Route overview
Salem to Chiplun is about 1066 km by road, roughly 23.7 hours of travel time.
By car: Salem to Chiplun
About 21h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Salem. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 55 km (about 1h 6m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 355. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 505. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 655. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 55 km (about 1h 6m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 711. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 861. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1011. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 55 km (about 1h 6m of driving) — Arrive in Chiplun
By bus: Salem to Chiplun
2 bus rides with 1 change. 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) · ~533 km Takes about 11h 51m. Tentative fare ₹590–₹1,540.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 533). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Chiplun. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Chiplun. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~533 km Takes about 11h 51m. Tentative fare ₹590–₹1,540.
- Arrive in Chiplun
By train: Salem to Chiplun
The nearest railway stations are Salem Jn for Salem and Chiplun for Chiplun. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 19h 16m in total: West Coast Express (16627) 04:18 PM Danishpet to 10:16 PM Karakkad, then ERNAKULAM - MUM LTT AC Duronto (12224) 10:58 PM Karakkad to 11:34 AM Khed — change at Karakkad (about 42m wait)
- With one change, 20h 13m in total: Chennai-Thiruvananthapuram Express (12697) 07:28 PM Danishpet to 12:14 AM Vallathol Nagar, then ERNAKULAM - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Duronto Exp (12283) 01:04 AM Vallathol Nagar to 03:41 PM Khed — change at Vallathol Nagar (about 50m wait)
- With one change, 22h 50m in total: West Coast Express (16627) 04:18 PM Danishpet to 10:16 PM Karakkad, then TRIVANDRUM - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Rajdhani Exp (12431) 12:51 AM Karakkad to 03:08 PM Khed — change at Karakkad (about 2h 35m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1066 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹11,830 · Sedan ₹13,960 · SUV ₹18,270 · Innova / MUV ₹20,450 · Tempo Traveller ₹23,750
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,170 · AC Seater ₹1,920 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,710 · AC Sleeper ₹2,450 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,030
- Train: Sleeper ₹670 · Economy ₹1,100 · Third AC ₹1,520 · Second AC ₹2,160 · First AC ₹3,010
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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