Tamil Nadu · 167 km · Compare train, bus & driving options
| Train | Dep | Arr | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kochuveli-Yesvantpur Garib Rath #12258 · GR |
01:45 | 04:17 | 2h 32m | 3A |
| Coimbatore-Chennai Central AC Duronto Express #12244 · Drnt |
15:05 | 17:31 | 2h 26m | CC |
| Allapuzha Dhanbad Slip Express #18190 · Exp |
2A,3A,SL | |||
| TRIVANDRUM - MUMBAI CST Exp #16332 · Exp |
16:00 | 2A,3A,SL | ||
| Tiruvananthapuram Bangalore Weekly Express #16322 · Exp |
01:00 | 03:35 | 2h 35m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Navyug Express #16687 · Exp |
01:00 | 04:00 | 3h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Gurudev Express #12659 · SF |
01:00 | 04:00 | 3h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| KOCHUVELI - BANGALORE Exp #16316 · Exp |
01:00 | 03:35 | 2h 35m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Himsagar Express #16317 · Exp |
01:00 | 04:00 | 3h 00m | 3A,SL |
| TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp #12507 · SF |
01:30 | 04:00 | 2h 30m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Trivandrum Shalimar Biweekly Express #16323 · Exp |
01:30 | 04:00 | 2h 30m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kollam-Chennai Central SF Special #06006 · SF |
01:45 | 04:17 | 2h 32m | 2A,3A,SL |
| KANNIYAKUMARI - DIBRUGARH Vivek Exp #15905 · Exp |
01:45 | 04:17 | 2h 32m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kollam-Chennai Central Special #06004 · Exp |
01:45 | 04:17 | 2h 32m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Trivandrum-Chennai Superfast Express #12696 · SF |
02:10 | 04:40 | 2h 30m | 2A,3A,SL,FC |
| ERNAKULAM - PATNA Exp #16359 · Exp |
03:15 | 06:00 | 2h 45m | 2A,3A,SL |
| KollamChennai Central SF Special #06010 · SF |
05:10 | 07:45 | 2h 35m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Coimbatore-Tirupati (Triweekly) SF Intercity Expre #12758 · SF |
06:00 | 08:25 | 2h 25m | CC |
| Coimbatore-Yesvantpur SF Special #06621 · SF |
06:00 | 08:25 | 2h 25m | CC |
| Coimbatore-Chennai Central InterCity SF Express #12680 · SF |
06:15 | 08:37 | 2h 22m | CC |
| West Coast Express #16628 · Exp |
06:25 | 09:35 | 3h 10m | 2A,3A,SL,FC |
| Coimbatore Mumbai LTT Express #11014 · Exp |
08:00 | 10:35 | 2h 35m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Coimbatore-Jaipur Express #12969 · SF |
09:15 | 11:45 | 2h 30m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Alappuzha Dhanbad Tatanagar Express Slip #13352-Slip · Exp |
12:00 | 15:00 | 3h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| ALAPPUZHA - DHANBAD (Bokaro) Express #13352 · Exp |
12:00 | 14:55 | 2h 55m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Ernakulam-BangaloreCity Intercity Express #12678 · SF |
12:50 | 15:31 | 2h 41m | CC |
| Ernakulam-Bilaspur Express #22816 · SF |
13:30 | 16:15 | 2h 45m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kovai Express #12676 · SF |
14:20 | 16:36 | 2h 16m | CC |
| Kongu Express #12647 · SF |
15:15 | 17:50 | 2h 35m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Raptisagar Express #12522 · SF |
15:20 | 18:05 | 2h 45m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Rapti Sagar Expres #12512 · SF |
15:20 | 18:05 | 2h 45m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Ahilyanagari Express #16326 · Exp |
15:20 | 18:05 | 2h 45m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Trivandrum-Korba Express #16328 · Exp |
15:20 | 18:05 | 2h 45m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Sabari Express #17229 · Exp |
16:35 | 19:25 | 2h 50m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kanniyakumari-Mumbai CST Express #16382 · Exp |
18:05 | 21:00 | 2h 55m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kollam Chennai Central (Weekly) SF Special #06012 · SF |
19:50 | 22:20 | 2h 30m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kollam-Chennai Central SF Special #06002 · SF |
19:50 | 22:20 | 2h 30m | 2A,3A,SL |
| KollamChennai Central SF Special #06008 · SF |
19:50 | 22:20 | 2h 30m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kerala Express #12625 · SF |
20:00 | 22:55 | 2h 55m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Nilgiri (Blue Mountain) Express #12672 · SF |
20:55 | 23:25 | 2h 30m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Ernakulam-Patna Express #16309 · Exp |
21:35 | 00:20 | 2h 45m | 2A,3A,SL |
| RIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI Exp #12515 · SF |
21:35 | 00:20 | 2h 45m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Cheran Express #12674 · SF |
22:20 | 00:55 | 2h 35m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| KANNIYAKUMARI - BANGALORE Island Exp #16525 · Exp |
22:55 | 01:25 | 2h 30m | 2A,3A,SL |
| COIMBATORE - RAJKOT Exp #16614 · Exp |
23:45 | 02:15 | 2h 30m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Millennium Expres #12645 · SF |
23:45 | 02:15 | 2h 30m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Swarna Jayanthi Express #12643 · SF |
23:45 | 02:15 | 2h 30m | 3A,SL |
| Coimbatore-Chennai Express #12682 · SF |
23:45 | 02:15 | 2h 30m | 2A,3A,SL |
The distance from Coimbatore to Salem is approximately 148 km as the crow flies. The road distance is about 167 km, making this a comfortable day trip by car or train.
Salem does not have its own commercial airport. The nearest airport is Tiruchirapally (TRZ). Fly to the nearest airport and continue by road or rail.
Search Flights to Nearest AirportIndian Railways connects Coimbatore and Salem with regular services. The journey takes around 3 hrs 2 min. Express trains are faster while passenger trains are more frequent on this short route.
Book in advance through IRCTC, especially during festivals and holidays when seats fill up quickly.
Check Trains on IRCTCBus travel between Coimbatore and Salem is convenient and affordable. The journey takes approximately 3 hrs 43 min. Both government and private operators service this route with AC and non-AC options.
A comfortable 2 hrs 15 min drive covers the 167 km between Coimbatore and Salem. This makes for a great day trip by car.
For official travel information, regulations, and booking services:
IRCTC — Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation — Book train tickets online
Airports Authority of India — Airport information and flight status
DGCA — Directorate General of Civil Aviation — Indian aviation regulator
Incredible India — Official tourism portal of India