There are 7 ways to get from Kerala to Chinnasalem by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Salem (SXV)plane COK - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Town to Chinna Salemtrain
6h 44m₹8,733–16,215Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Vridhachalam Jntrain 20636 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Chinna Salemtrain 06121 / ...
11h 35m₹441–3,419Bus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu
11h 27mDrive 489.3 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Chinnasalemcar 489.3 km
8h 4m₹5,503–7,949Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Chinnasalemtaxi 489.3 km
8h 4m₹8,500–11,000Train via Erode
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Erode Jntrain 12625 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Chinna Salemtrain 16856
14h 9m₹459–3,559Bus, train
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Tirupur, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Tirupur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Tiruppur to Chinna Salemtrain 16856
16h 7m₹1,038–3,778
Kerala to Chinnasalem by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Chinnasalem is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹3,500 and takes 11h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Chinnasalem is to fly and train which takes 6h 44m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Chinnasalem. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu via Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and Salem, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Chinnasalem. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Chinna Salem via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
The distance between Kerala and Chinnasalem is 369 km. The road distance is 489.3 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Chinnasalem without a car is to bus which takes 11h 27m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Kerala to Chinnasalem, including transfers.
Kerala to Chinnasalem bus services, operated by Shyamoli Paribahan, depart from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala station.
Kerala to Chinnasalem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Chinnasalem is to bus which takes 11h 27m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹440 - ₹3,500 and takes 11h 35m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Chinnasalem, India?
You can take a bus from Trivandrum to Chinnasalem via Kesavadasapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Salem, Tamil Nadu, and Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu in around 11h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chinna Salem via Vridhachalam Jn in around 11h 35m.
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–27,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Town to Chinna Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- 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 Thiruvananthapuram Central to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Chinna Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Erode Jn to Chinna Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- 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 Tiruppur to Chinna Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- [email protected]
- Website
- shyamolibus.com
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹950–3,100
- Website
- https://www.shyamolibus.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Tirupur, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,300
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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More Questions & Answers
Kerala to Chinnasalem bus services, operated by Shyamoli Paribahan, arrive at Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Kerala to Chinnasalem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Chinnasalem is 489 km. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Kerala to Chinnasalem.
There are one+ hotels available in Chinnasalem.