There are 8 ways to get from Chinnasalem to Kottayam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Salem to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakuddy to Kottayambus
9h 29mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chinna Salem to Salem Jntrain 06121 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Kottayamtrain 12623 / ...
10h 36m₹399–3,064Drive 445.8 km
- Drive from Chinnasalem to Kottayamcar 445.8 km
7h 6m₹5,012–7,239Taxi
- 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 54m₹8,827–17,207Train via Erode
- Take the train from Chinna Salem to Erode Jntrain 16855
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Kottayamtrain 12623 / ...
11h 7m₹401–3,128Train, bus
- Take the train from Chinna Salem to Coimbatore Jntrain 16855
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Kottayambus
11h 17m₹497–1,888Train 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 25m₹5,485–11,494
Chinnasalem to Kottayam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chinnasalem to Kottayam is to train and bus which costs ₹490 - ₹1,900 and takes 11h 17m.
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 Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kottayam via Salem and Chalakuddy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
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 36m.
The distance between Chinnasalem and Kottayam is 520 km. The road distance is 445.8 km.
The best way to get from Chinnasalem to Kottayam without a car is to bus which takes 9h 29m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 29m to get from Chinnasalem to Kottayam, including transfers.
Chinnasalem to Kottayam bus services, operated by VIOLA Bus, depart from Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu 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 bus which takes 9h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹390 - ₹3,100 and takes 10h 36m.
What companies run services between Chinnasalem, India and Kottayam, India?
You can take a vehicle from Chinnasalem to Kottayam via Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu, Salem, Tamil Nadu, Salem, Chalakudy, and Chalakuddy in around 9h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chinna Salem to Kottayam via Salem Jn in around 10h 36m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
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
- ₹5,500–8,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–26,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chinna Salem to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Chinna Salem to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Chalakuddy to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Coimbatore to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–390
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
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More Questions & Answers
Chinnasalem to Kottayam bus services, operated by VIOLA Bus, arrive at Salem, Tamil Nadu 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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