There are 8 ways to get from Chinnasalem to Kottayam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Chinna Salem to Salem Jntrain 16530 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Kottayamtrain 12623 / ...
10h 47m₹399–3,064Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass to FlixBus Erode - Lakshmi Nagar Bypassbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Erode - Lakshmi Nagar Bypass to FlixBus Kochi - Angamalybus
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Kottayambus
11h 1m₹1,035–2,395Drive 445.8 km
- Drive from Chinnasalem to Kottayamcar 445.8 km
7h 6m₹5,089–7,350Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chinnasalem to Kottayamtaxi 445.8 km
7h 6m₹9,000–11,000Train to Salem, fly, train
- Take the train from Chinna Salem to Salem Towntrain
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane SXV - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
7h 58m₹6,827–17,207Train, bus
- Take the train from Chinna Salem to Coimbatore Jntrain 16855
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Kottayambus
11h 12m₹497–1,888Train via Erode
- Take the train from Chinna Salem to Erode Jntrain 16855
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Kottayamtrain 12695 / ...
11h 15m₹401–3,128Train to Chennai International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Chinna Salem to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
10h 26m₹5,485–12,994
Chinnasalem to Kottayam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chinnasalem to Kottayam is to train and bus which costs ₹490 - ₹1,900 and takes 11h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Chinnasalem to Kottayam is to drive which takes 7h 6m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chinnasalem to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass and arriving at Kottayam via FlixBus Erode - Lakshmi Nagar Bypass and Angamaly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Chinnasalem to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Chinna Salem and arriving at Kottayam via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
The distance between Chinnasalem and Kottayam is 509 km. The road distance is 445.8 km.
The best way to get from Chinnasalem to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 10h 47m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 10h 47m to get from Chinnasalem to Kottayam, including transfers.
Chinnasalem to Kottayam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass station.
Chinnasalem to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chinna Salem station.
The best way to get from Chinnasalem to Kottayam is to train which takes 10h 47m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,400 and takes 11h 1m.
What companies run services between Chinnasalem, India and Kottayam, India?
You can take a train from Chinna Salem to Kottayam via Salem Jn in around 10h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chinnasalem to Kottayam via FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass, FlixBus Erode - Lakshmi Nagar Bypass, FlixBus Kochi - Angamaly, and Angamaly in around 11h 1m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chinna Salem to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Salem Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Chinna Salem to Salem Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Aluva to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Chinna Salem to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Chinna Salem to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Erode Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Chinna Salem to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Aluva to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass to FlixBus Erode - Lakshmi Nagar Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–750
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Erode - Lakshmi Nagar Bypass to FlixBus Kochi - Angamaly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,200
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
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Booking & Getting There
Chinnasalem to Kottayam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Erode - Lakshmi Nagar Bypass station.
Chinnasalem to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chinnasalem to Kottayam is 446 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Chinnasalem to Kottayam.
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