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How to get fromKottakkal to Salemby taxi, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Taxi, bus via Dindigul

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Kottakkal to Thekkady, Keralataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Thekkady, Kerala to Dindigul, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dindigul to Salembus bus
    7h 22m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Erumely to Salembus bus
    9h 24m
    ₹1,428–4,006

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Kottakkal to Chengannurtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Chengannur to Salem Jntrain train 12625 / ...
    10h 58m
    ₹1,434–4,207

  4. Drive 378.2 km

    1. Drive from Kottakkal to Salemcar car 378.2 km
    6h 5m
    ₹4,260–6,153

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kottakkal to Salemtaxi taxi 378.2 km
    6h 5m
    ₹7,500–9,500

  6. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Kottakkal to Peerumedutaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Peerumedu to Thenibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Theni, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus bus
    8h 48m

  7. Taxi, bus #2

    1. Take the taxi from Kottakkal to Peerumedutaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Peerumedu to Palanibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus bus
    11h 15m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 382 km
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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

Kerala Lines operates a bus from Erumely to Salem twice daily. Tickets cost ₹1,000–3,500 and the journey takes 9h 4m.

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