There are 7 ways to get from Calicut Airport (CCJ) to Salem by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Salem (SXV)plane CCJ - SXV
4h 10m₹5,000–20,000Bus via Vadakkanchery
cheapest- Take the bus from Kottakal to Thrissurbus
- Take the bus from Vadakkanchery to Salembus
7h 34m₹1,473–3,209Train, bus
- Take the train from Parpanangadi to Tiruppurtrain 16528 / ...
- Take the bus from Tirupur, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Tirupur, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
6h 37mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Calicut-CCJ to Salem307.3 km
4h 29mDrive 307.3 km
- Drive from Calicut Airport (CCJ) to Salemcar 307.3 km
4h 29m₹3,470–5,012Taxi
- Take the taxi from Calicut Airport (CCJ) to Salemtaxi 307.3 km
4h 29m₹6,500–8,500Bus
- Take the bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Kozhikode, Kerala - Salem, Tamil Nadu
8h 37m₹2,176–3,318
Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Salem (SXV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calicut Airport (CCJ) to Salem is to bus via Vadakkanchery which costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,300 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Calicut Airport (CCJ) to Salem is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Calicut Airport (CCJ) to Salem. However, there are services departing from Kottakal and arriving at Salem via Thrissur and Vadakkanchery. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
The distance between Calicut Airport (CCJ) and Salem is 248 km. The road distance is 307.3 km.
The best way to get from Calicut Airport (CCJ) to Salem without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 10m to fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Salem (SXV), including transfers and time at the airport.
Calicut Airport (CCJ) to Salem bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottakal station.
The best way to get from Calicut Airport (CCJ) to Salem is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹20,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Vadakkanchery, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,300 and takes 7h 34m.
There is no direct flight from Calicut International Airport Airport to Salem Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 10m and has one stopover.
Calicut Airport (CCJ) to Salem bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Thrissur station.
What companies run services between Calicut Airport (CCJ), India and Salem, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Helitrans, and Air India Express fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Salem (SXV) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Calicut Airport (CCJ) to Salem via Kottakal, Thrissur, and Vadakkanchery in around 7h 34m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Salem via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–26,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Salem via Kochi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–31,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Salem via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–26,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Parpanangadi to Tiruppur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Tirupur, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottakal to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Vadakkanchery to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–2,400
- Schedules at
- VKV Travels
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Calicut-CCJ to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
Fastway Travels
- Phone
- +91 90 37 44 40 07
- Website
- fastwaytravels.com
Jaithram Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 45 30 45 52
- Website
- jaithramcabs.in
Smart Taxi
- Phone
- +91 98 95 05 35 65
- Website
- smarttaxiservice.in
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Calicut Airport (CCJ) to Salem is 307 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Calicut Airport (CCJ) to Salem.
Helitrans, Air India Express and IndiGo Airlines offer flights from Calicut International Airport Airport to Salem Airport.
There are 212+ hotels available in Salem.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Calicut Airport (CCJ) and Salem. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















