Tamil Nadu to Karnataka · 157 km · Compare trains, buses & driving options
| Train | Dep | Arr | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kochuveli-Yesvantpur Garib Rath #12258 · GR |
04:20 | 09:05 | 4h 45m | 3A |
| Mayiladuturai Mysore Express #16231 · Exp |
00:45 | 04:54 | 4h 09m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Tuticorin Mysore Express #16731 · Exp |
01:15 | 05:31 | 4h 16m | 2A,3A,SL |
| KANNIYAKUMARI - BANGALORE Island Exp #16525 · Exp |
01:30 | 06:04 | 4h 34m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kannur - Yeshvantpur Express #16528 · Exp |
02:00 | 07:15 | 5h 15m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Tiruvananthapuram Bangalore Weekly Express #16322 · Exp |
03:40 | 07:53 | 4h 13m | 2A,3A,SL |
| KOCHUVELI - BANGALORE Exp #16316 · Exp |
03:40 | 08:26 | 4h 46m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Salem Yesvantpur passenger #56241 · Pass |
05:20 | 10:45 | 5h 25m | |
| Coimbatore-Yesvantpur SF Special #06621 · SF |
08:30 | 13:20 | 4h 50m | CC |
| Coimbatore Mumbai LTT Express #11014 · Exp |
10:40 | 14:55 | 4h 15m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Salem Bangalore passenger #56513 · Pass |
13:30 | 18:25 | 4h 55m | |
| Ernakulam-BangaloreCity Intercity Express #12678 · SF |
15:35 | 19:15 | 3h 40m | CC |
| Kongu Express #12647 · SF |
17:55 | 22:46 | 4h 51m | 2A,3A,SL |
| VELANKANNI - VASCO DA GAMA Weekly Exp #17316 · Exp |
21:30 | 04:15 | 6h 45m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Nagercoil-Bangalore Express #16538 · Exp |
22:10 | 03:36 | 5h 26m | 2A,3A,SL |
| ERNAKULAM - BANGALORE SF Exp #12683 · SF |
23:40 | 03:42 | 4h 02m | 2A,3A,SL |
| ERNAKULAM - BANGALORE Weekly SF Exp #22607 · SF |
23:40 | 03:42 | 4h 02m | 2A,3A,SL |
| TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI - HUBLI SF Exp #12778 · SF |
23:40 | 04:30 | 4h 50m | 2A,3A,SL |
The straight-line distance from Salem to Bangalore is approximately 157 km (98 miles). By road, the distance increases to about 184 km due to terrain, highways, and road networks connecting Tamil Nadu to Karnataka.
Indian Railways connects Salem and Bangalore with multiple daily services. The journey takes approximately 3 hrs 21 min. Rajdhani and Shatabdi express trains are faster, while mail and passenger trains make more stops but cost less.
Book in advance through IRCTC, especially during festivals and holidays when seats fill up quickly.
Check Trains on IRCTCBus travel is a popular and affordable option for the Salem to Bangalore route. The journey takes approximately 4 hrs 5 min covering ~184 km. Both government and private operators service this route.
A road trip from Salem to Bangalore covers approximately 184 km and takes around 2 hrs 41 min. Start early to make the most of daylight hours.
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