There are 8 ways to get from Kochi to Chinnasalem by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Aluva to Erodebus
- Take the bus from Erode, Tamil Nadu to Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadubus Erode, Tamil Nadu - Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu
8h 25mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Salem Jntrain 12678 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Chinna Salemtrain 06122 / ...
8h 53m₹371–2,924Drive 426.3 km
- Drive from Kochi to Chinnasalemcar 426.3 km
6h 10m₹4,795–6,926Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Chinnasalemtaxi 426.3 km
6h 10m₹8,500–11,000Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chinna Salemtrain
9h 17m₹5,395–10,468Train via Erode
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Erode Jntrain 12678 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Chinna Salemtrain 16856
9h 24m₹379–2,960Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kuzhalmannambus
- Take the train from Palakkad to Chinna Salemtrain 16856
12h 9m₹386–2,226Fly to Salem, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Salem (SXV)plane COK - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Town to Chinna Salemtrain
6h 46m₹8,735–16,218
Kochi to Chinnasalem by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Chinnasalem is to bus and train which costs ₹380 - ₹2,300 and takes 12h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Chinnasalem is to drive which takes 6h 10m and costs ₹4,700 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Chinnasalem. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu via Aluva and Erode, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Chinnasalem. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Chinna Salem via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
The distance between Kochi and Chinnasalem is 453 km. The road distance is 426.3 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Chinnasalem without a car is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Kochi to Chinnasalem, including transfers.
Kochi to Chinnasalem bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Aluva station.
Kochi to Chinnasalem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Chinnasalem is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹370 - ₹3,000 and takes 8h 53m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Chinnasalem, India?
You can take a bus from Ernakulam to Chinnasalem via Aluva, Erode, Tamil Nadu, and Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ernakulam Jn to Chinna Salem via Salem Jn in around 8h 53m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- 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 Ernakulam Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 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 Salem Jn to Chinna Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- 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 Tambaram to Chinna Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- 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 Ernakulam Jn to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
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 Palakkad to Chinna Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Aluva to Erode
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Kuzhalmannam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–450
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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
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More Questions & Answers
Kochi to Chinnasalem bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Erode station.
Kochi to Chinnasalem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Chinnasalem is 426 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Kochi to Chinnasalem.
There are one+ hotels available in Chinnasalem.