Satara to Salem
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Satara, Maharashtra to Salem, Tamil Nadu.
Approx Distance: 1044 km
Approx Duration: 23.2 hrs
Route overview
Satara to Salem is about 1044 km by road, roughly 23.2 hours of travel time.
By car: Satara to Salem
About 21h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Satara. 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.
- 48 km (about 58m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 348. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 498. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 648. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 48 km (about 58m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 696. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 846. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 996. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 48 km (about 58m of driving) — Arrive in Salem
By bus: Satara to Salem
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Satara. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Satara. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Satara → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~522 km Takes about 11h 36m. Tentative fare ₹570–₹1,510.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 522). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Salem. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Salem. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~522 km Takes about 11h 36m. Tentative fare ₹570–₹1,510.
- Arrive in Salem
By train: Satara to Salem
The nearest railway stations are Satara for Satara and Salem Jn for Salem. 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, 24h 51m in total: Chalukya Express (11017) 03:31 AM Palsi to 10:00 AM Londa Jn, then VASCO DA GAMA - VELANKANNI Weekly Exp (17315) 12:05 PM Londa Jn to 04:22 AM Magudanchavadi — change at Londa Jn (about 2h 5m wait)
- With one change, 24h 53m in total: Dadar-Mysore Sharavati Express (11035) 03:29 AM Palsi to 10:00 AM Londa Jn, then VASCO DA GAMA - VELANKANNI Weekly Exp (17315) 12:05 PM Londa Jn to 04:22 AM Magudanchavadi — change at Londa Jn (about 2h 5m wait)
- With one change, 26h 32m in total: PUNE - ERNAKULAM Poorna Exp (11097) 01:50 AM Palsi to 09:24 AM Tinai Ghat, then VASCO DA GAMA - VELANKANNI Weekly Exp (17315) 11:58 AM Tinai Ghat to 04:22 AM Magudanchavadi — change at Tinai Ghat (about 2h 34m 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 1044 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹11,580 · Sedan ₹13,670 · SUV ₹17,900 · Innova / MUV ₹20,040 · Tempo Traveller ₹23,270
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,150 · AC Seater ₹1,880 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,670 · AC Sleeper ₹2,400 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,970
- Train: Sleeper ₹660 · Economy ₹1,070 · Third AC ₹1,490 · Second AC ₹2,120 · First AC ₹2,950
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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