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How to get fromKothamangalam to Salemby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kothamangalam to Aluvabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Aluva to Salembus bus
    6h 48m
    ₹839–2,611

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Aluva to Salem Jntrain train 12678 / ...
    9h 4m
    ₹371–2,763

  3. Drive 336.7 km

    1. Drive from Kothamangalam to Salemcar car 336.7 km
    4h 47m
    ₹3,788–5,471

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kothamangalam to Salemtaxi taxi 336.7 km
    4h 47m
    ₹7,000–8,500

  5. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kothamangalam to Aluvabus bus
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Salem (SXV)plane plane COK - SXV
    5h 3m
    ₹8,601–15,173

  6. Bus via Palani

    1. Take the bus from Kothamangalam to Palanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus bus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
    10h 4m

  7. Bus via Munnar

    1. Take the bus from Kothamangalam to Munnar Depotbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Munnar, Kerala to Salem, Tamil Nadubus bus Munnar, Kerala - Salem, Tamil Nadu
    11h 40m

Kothamangalam to Salem by bus and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket₹371Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 355.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Kothamangalam, Kerala, India and Salem, India?

You can take a bus from Kothamangalam to Salem via Aluva and Aluva in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Aluva to Salem Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 6h.

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