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Salem to Cuttack

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Cuttack, Odisha.

1662 kmDistance

33.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹18380

Sedan₹21710

SUV₹28400

Innova / MUV₹31780

Tempo Traveller₹36860

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1830

AC Seater₹2990

Non-AC Sleeper₹2660

AC Sleeper₹3820

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4700

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Train

Sleeper₹1030

Economy₹1690

Third AC₹2360

Second AC₹3350

First AC₹4680

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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 Cuttack

1662 km · ~35h 54m · About 33h of driving split over 4 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.
116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 416
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 566
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 716
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 831
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 981
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1131
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1247
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1397
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1547
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Cuttack
Cuttack, Odisha
Hotels in Cuttack

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 Cuttack

1662 km · ~36h 56m · 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) · ~831 km
~18h 28m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,380
Search buses Salem to Cuttack
Change buses at a major city (around km 831)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Cuttack. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → Cuttack
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~831 km
~18h 28m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,380
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Arrive in Cuttack
Cuttack, Odisha
Hotels in Cuttack

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 Cuttack

Nearest railway stations: Salem Jn for Salem, Barang for Cuttack.

Direct trains

Ernakulam-Patna Express#16309 · Express

12:25 AMSalem Jn

26h 26m263 stops

02:51 AM^+1dBarang

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

RIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI Exp#12515 · Superfast

12:25 AMSalem Jn

26h 27m276 stops

02:52 AM^+1dBarang

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Gurudev Express#12659 · Superfast

04:05 AMSalem Jn

26h 57m223 stops

07:02 AM^+1dBarang

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp#12507 · Superfast

04:05 AMSalem Jn

26h 57m276 stops

07:02 AM^+1dBarang

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Trivandrum Shalimar Biweekly Express#16323 · Express

04:05 AMSalem Jn

26h 57m263 stops

07:02 AM^+1dBarang

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.

Transport Options

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Salem to Cuttack: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Salem to Cuttack is about 1662 km by road, roughly 33.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1662 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,380 · Sedan ₹21,710 · SUV ₹28,400 · Innova / MUV ₹31,780 · Tempo Traveller ₹36,860
Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,830 · AC Seater ₹2,990 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,660 · AC Sleeper ₹3,820 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,700
Train: Sleeper ₹1,030 · Economy ₹1,690 · Third AC ₹2,360 · Second AC ₹3,350 · First AC ₹4,680

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

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Salem to Cuttack

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Salem to Cuttack: Route & Travel Options

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