There are 8 ways to get from Chinnasalem to Kottayam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane
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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 Salem - Kondalampatti Bypassbus
- Take the bus from Salem to Gandhipurambus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Kottayambus
10h 54m₹2,045–4,805Drive 445.8 km
- Drive from Chinnasalem to Kottayamcar 445.8 km
7h 6m₹5,002–7,225Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chinnasalem to Kottayamtaxi 445.8 km
7h 6m₹9,000–11,000Train to Salem, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Chinna Salem to Salem Towntrain
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane SXV - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kottayamtaxi
7h 33m₹8,637–21,547Train 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, taxi
- Take the train from Chinna Salem to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kottayamtaxi
7h 41m₹7,295–14,334Train, train to Trichy International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Chinna Salem to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRZ - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kottayamtaxi
9h 37m₹8,275–18,264
Chinnasalem to Kottayam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chinnasalem to Kottayam is to train which costs ₹390 - ₹3,100 and takes 10h 47m.
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 Salem and Coimbatore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.
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 ₹2,000 - ₹4,900 and takes 10h 54m.
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 Salem - Kondalampatti Bypass, Salem, Gandhipuram, and Coimbatore in around 10h 54m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–18,000
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport via Chennai International Airport, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–18,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–38,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- 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 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 Chinna Salem to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass to FlixBus Salem - Kondalampatti Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–440
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Salem to Gandhipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- VKV Travels
- Ac Seater
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Coimbatore to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹300–1,800
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,000–11,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Chinnasalem to Kottayam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Salem - Kondalampatti 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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