Tamil Nadu to Andhra Pradesh · 602 km · Compare trains, buses & driving options
| Train | Dep | Arr | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allapuzha Dhanbad Slip Express #18190 · Exp |
2A,3A,SL | |||
| Ernakulam-Patna Express #16309 · Exp |
00:25 | 13:05 | 12h 40m | 2A,3A,SL |
| RIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI Exp #12515 · SF |
00:25 | 13:05 | 12h 40m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Millennium Expres #12645 · SF |
02:20 | 14:15 | 11h 55m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Swarna Jayanthi Express #12643 · SF |
02:20 | 14:15 | 11h 55m | 3A,SL |
| TIRUNELVELI - KATRA Exp #16787 · Exp |
04:05 | 16:00 | 11h 55m | 2A,SL |
| Navyug Express #16687 · Exp |
04:05 | 16:00 | 11h 55m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Gurudev Express #12659 · SF |
04:05 | 16:00 | 11h 55m | 2A,3A,SL |
| TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp #12507 · SF |
04:05 | 16:45 | 12h 40m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Trivandrum Shalimar Biweekly Express #16323 · Exp |
04:05 | 16:45 | 12h 40m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Himsagar Express #16317 · Exp |
04:05 | 16:00 | 11h 55m | 3A,SL |
| KANNIYAKUMARI - DIBRUGARH Vivek Exp #15905 · Exp |
04:20 | 16:00 | 11h 40m | 2A,3A,SL |
| ERNAKULAM - PATNA Exp #16359 · Exp |
06:05 | 20:05 | 14h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Coimbatore-Jaipur Express #12969 · SF |
11:50 | 00:10 | 12h 20m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| ALAPPUZHA - DHANBAD (Bokaro) Express #13352 · Exp |
15:00 | 07:10 | 16h 10m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Alappuzha Dhanbad Tatanagar Express Slip #13352-Slip · Exp |
15:05 | 07:10 | 16h 05m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Tirunelveli Bilaspur SF Express #12788 · SF |
16:05 | 03:55 | 11h 50m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Ernakulam-Bilaspur Express #22816 · SF |
16:20 | 03:55 | 11h 35m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Raptisagar Express #12522 · SF |
18:10 | 06:05 | 11h 55m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Rapti Sagar Expres #12512 · SF |
18:10 | 06:05 | 11h 55m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Ahilyanagari Express #16326 · Exp |
18:10 | 06:05 | 11h 55m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Trivandrum-Korba Express #16328 · Exp |
18:10 | 06:05 | 11h 55m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kerala Express #12625 · SF |
23:00 | 10:00 | 11h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
The straight-line distance from Salem to Vijayawada is approximately 602 km (374 miles). By road, the distance increases to about 704 km due to terrain, highways, and road networks connecting Tamil Nadu to Andhra Pradesh.
Indian Railways connects Salem and Vijayawada with multiple daily services. The journey takes approximately 10 hrs 50 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 Vijayawada route. The journey takes approximately 14 hrs 5 min covering ~704 km. Both government and private operators service this route.
Night buses are popular for this distance — travel while you sleep and arrive fresh at your destination.
Search Salem to Vijayawada BusesThe drive from Salem to Vijayawada is a long one — approximately 704 km taking around 8 hrs 48 min. Plan at least one overnight halt. Fatigue driving on Indian highways is dangerous.
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
