Salem to Surat by train
Surat lies 1,203 km (748 mi) north-west of Salem, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 23 h 4 min at the speeds typical of India rail, over roughly 1,468 km (912 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Salem | Surat | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 917,414 | 4.6 million |
| Elevation | 283 m (928 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
Where to book trains from Salem to Surat
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Staying in Surat
Our booking partner lists 346 places to stay in Surat. Of the 295 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (194), and 8 are five-star. Across 30 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.7 out of 10. Guests have left 8,016 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Surat from Salem?
1,203 km (748 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Salem; by road roughly 1,468 km (912 mi).
How long does it take to get from Salem to Surat by train?
About 23 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Salem and Surat?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where can I stay in Surat?
Our booking partner lists 346 places to stay in Surat, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.