There are 5 ways to get from Kerala to Mettūr Dam by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Rest Stop - Hotel Salem Saravana Bavanbus FlixBus IN4430
10h 10m₹1,673–3,608Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Erode Jntrain 12625 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Metur Damtrain 06407
13h 40m₹439–3,359Drive 476.7 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Mettūr Damcar 476.7 km
7h 42m₹5,379–7,769Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Mettūr Damtaxi 476.7 km
7h 42m₹9,500–12,000Fly, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Salem (SXV)plane COK - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Metur Damtrain
6h 40m₹7,083–16,505
Kerala to Mettūr Dam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Mettūr Dam is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹3,400 and takes 13h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Mettūr Dam is to fly and train which takes 6h 40m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Mettūr Dam. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor and arriving at FlixBus Rest Stop - Hotel Salem Saravana Bavan via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Mettūr Dam. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Metur Dam via Erode Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.
The distance between Kerala and Mettūr Dam is 556 km. The road distance is 476.7 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Mettūr Dam without a car is to bus which takes 10h 10m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 10h 10m to get from Kerala to Mettūr Dam, including transfers.
Kerala to Mettūr Dam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor station.
Kerala to Mettūr Dam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Mettūr Dam is to bus which takes 10h 10m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹430 - ₹3,400 and takes 13h 40m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Mettūr Dam, India?
FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Rest Stop - Hotel Salem Saravana Bavan twice daily. Tickets cost ₹750–2,600 and the journey takes 9h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Metur Dam via Erode Jn in around 13h 40m.
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–28,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- 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 Metur Dam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Salem Jn to Metur Dam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Rest Stop - Hotel Salem Saravana Bavan
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,600
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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 Mettūr Dam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Rest Stop - Hotel Salem Saravana Bavan station.
Kerala to Mettūr Dam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Erode Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Mettūr Dam is 477 km. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Kerala to Mettūr Dam.
There are one+ hotels available in Mettūr Dam.









