Andhra Pradesh to Tamil Nadu · 258 km · Compare trains, buses & driving options
| Train | Dep | Arr | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp #15906 · Exp |
19:35 | 2A,3A,SL | ||
| Sabari Express #17230 · Exp |
00:35 | 05:25 | 4h 50m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Himsagar Express Slip #16318-Slip · Exp |
01:22 | 06:35 | 5h 13m | 2A,SL |
| Navyug Express #16688 · Exp |
01:22 | 06:35 | 5h 13m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Navyug Express Slip #16688-Slip · Exp |
01:22 | 06:35 | 5h 13m | 2A,SL |
| Himsagar Express #16318 · Exp |
01:22 | 06:35 | 5h 13m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express #12660 · SF |
03:47 | 08:25 | 4h 38m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Okha-Rameswaram Express #16734 · Exp |
06:15 | 11:15 | 5h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Bilaspur Tirunelveli SF Express #12787 · SF |
09:44 | 14:30 | 4h 46m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Bilaspur-Ernakulam Express #22815 · SF |
09:44 | 14:15 | 4h 31m | 2A,3A,SL |
| PATNA - ERNAKULAM Express #16360 · Exp |
10:00 | 15:25 | 5h 25m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Tirupati-Coimbatore Intercity Express #12757 · SF |
14:50 | 19:35 | 4h 45m | CC |
| Mumbai CST - Kanyakumari Express #16381 · Exp |
15:15 | 21:00 | 5h 45m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Swarna Jayanti Express #12644 · SF |
17:12 | 22:05 | 4h 53m | 3A,SL |
| Millennium Express #12646 · SF |
17:12 | 22:05 | 4h 53m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kerala Express #12626 · SF |
21:07 | 02:10 | 5h 03m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Visakhapatnam-Kollam Sabarimalai Special #08569 · Exp |
22:05 | 03:25 | 5h 20m | 2A,3A,SL |
The straight-line distance from Tirupati to Salem is approximately 258 km (160 miles). By road, the distance increases to about 297 km due to terrain, highways, and road networks connecting Andhra Pradesh to Tamil Nadu.
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 Tirupati and Salem with multiple daily services. The journey takes approximately 5 hrs 24 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 Tirupati to Salem route. The journey takes approximately 6 hrs 36 min covering ~297 km. Both government and private operators service this route.
A road trip from Tirupati to Salem covers approximately 297 km and takes around 4 hrs 5 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
