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How to get fromKottayam to Salemby bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Kottayam to Salem by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Salembus bus
    7h 30m
    ₹480–2,000

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Tiruppurtrain train 12696 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tiruppur to Salembus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    8h 42m
    ₹581–4,475

  3. Drive  392.2 km

    1. Drive from Kottayam to Salemcar car 392.2 km
    5h 35m
    ₹4,401–6,357

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Salemtaxi taxi 392.2 km
    5h 35m
    ₹8,000–10,000

  5. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Salem (SXV)plane plane COK - SXV
    5h 19m
    ₹8,573–20,450

Kottayam to Salem by bus

Calendar63Weekly Buses
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₹480Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 404.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 30m

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

Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kottayam to Salem every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹480–1,400 and the journey takes 7h 30m. FlixBus India also services this route once daily.

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