What is the cheapest way to get from Kochi to Salem?

The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Salem is to bus via Ernakulam which costs ₹700 - ₹1,900 and takes 7h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kochi to Salem?

The fastest way to get from Kochi to Salem is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹20,000.

Is there a direct bus between Kochi and Salem?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thoppumpady and arriving at Salem. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from Kochi to Salem?

The distance between Kochi and Salem is 293 km. The road distance is 342.8 km.

How do I travel from Kochi to Salem without a car?

The best way to get from Kochi to Salem without a car is to bus which takes 6h 34m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kochi to Salem?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Kochi to Salem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kochi to Salem bus from?

Kochi to Salem bus services, operated by Spice Kerala Holidays, depart from Thoppumpady station.

Bus or fly from Kochi to Salem?

The best way to get from Kochi to Salem is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹20,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Kochi to Salem bus arrive?

Kochi to Salem bus services, operated by Spice Kerala Holidays, arrive at Salem station.

Can I drive from Kochi to Salem?

Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Salem is 343 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Kochi to Salem.

How do I get a bus ticket from Kochi to Salem?

Book your Kochi to Salem bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Salem?

There are 219+ hotels available in Salem.

Kochi to Salem - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Kochi to Salem by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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Fly to Salem
best
1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Salem (SXV)plane COK - SXV
3h 50m
₹7,067–19,260
Bus via Ernakulam
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ernakulam to Salembus
7h 10m
₹735–1,872
Bus
1. Take the bus from Thoppumpady to Salembus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
6h 34m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Tiruppurtrain 18190 / ...
2. Take the bus from Tiruppur to Salembus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
7h 9m
₹865–4,672
Drive 342.8 km
1. Drive from Kochi to Salemcar 342.8 km
4h 57m
₹3,333–4,814
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kochi to Salemtaxi 342.8 km
4h 57m
₹7,000–8,500
Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane COK - BLR
2. Take the bus from Bangalore Division to Salembus
7h 13m

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Salem (SXV) flights

19Weekly Planes

4h 38mAverage Duration

₹6,320Cheapest Price

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Distance: 292.5 km
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Kochi, India and Salem, India?

IndiGo Airlines flies from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Salem (SXV) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Spice Kerala Holidays operates a bus from Thoppumpady to Salem once daily, and the journey takes 6h 34m.

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