There are 7 ways to get from Kerala to Chinnasalem by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Vridhachalam Jntrain 20636 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Chinna Salemtrain 16530 / ...
11h 33m₹441–3,419Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple to FlixBus Viluppuram - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5530
- Take the bus from FlixBus Viluppuram - Bypass to FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5143
14h 33m₹1,269–3,533Drive 489.2 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Chinnasalemcar 489.2 km
8h 4m₹5,447–7,868Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Chinnasalemtaxi 489.2 km
8h 4m₹8,500–11,000Fly, bus, train
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane CCJ - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Mekhri Circlebus
- Take the train from Yasvantpur Jn to Chinna Salemtrain
10h 25m₹3,662–10,403Train via Erode
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Erode Jntrain 22503 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Chinna Salemtrain 16856
14h 14m₹459–3,558Bus, train
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Palakkadbus
- Take the train from Palakkad to Chinna Salemtrain 16856
17h 52m₹621–2,580
Kerala to Chinnasalem by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Chinnasalem is to bus and train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,600 and takes 17h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Chinnasalem is to drive which takes 8h 4m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Chinnasalem. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Trivandrum - Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple and arriving at FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass via FlixBus Viluppuram - Bypass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 33m.
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 33m.
The distance between Kerala and Chinnasalem is 631 km. The road distance is 489.2 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Chinnasalem without a car is to train which takes 11h 33m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 11h 33m to get from Kerala to Chinnasalem, including transfers.
Kerala to Chinnasalem bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Trivandrum - Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple 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 train which takes 11h 33m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,600 and takes 14h 33m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Chinnasalem, India?
You can take a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chinna Salem via Vridhachalam Jn in around 11h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple to Chinnasalem via FlixBus Viluppuram - Bypass and FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass in around 14h 33m.
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–13,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–6,500
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice 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 Yasvantpur Jn to Chinna Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 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 Palakkad to Chinna Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple to FlixBus Viluppuram - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,900
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Viluppuram - Bypass to FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–440
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Mekhri Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹65–280
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹65–85
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹210–280
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹410–900
- Website
- KSRTC
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Kerala to Chinnasalem bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Viluppuram - Bypass 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.
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