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

The cheapest way to get from Kovalam to Salem is to bus and train which costs ₹550 - ₹3,500 and takes 14h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kovalam to Salem is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹25,000.

Is there a direct bus between Kovalam and Salem?

No, there is no direct bus from Kovalam to Salem. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Kovalam and arriving at Salem via Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Kovalam and Salem?

No, there is no direct train from Kovalam to Salem. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Salem Town via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

How far is it from Kovalam to Salem?

The distance between Kovalam and Salem is 390 km. The road distance is 465.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Kovalam to Salem without a car is to bus which takes 10h 30m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,700.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Kovalam to Salem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kovalam to Salem bus from?

Kovalam to Salem bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Kovalam station.

Where do I catch the Kovalam to Salem train from?

Kovalam to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Kovalam to Salem?

The best way to get from Kovalam to Salem is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹25,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,700 and takes 10h 30m, you could also train, which costs ₹750 - ₹3,800 and takes 12h 25m.

Where does the Kovalam to Salem bus arrive?

Kovalam to Salem bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand station.

Where does the Kovalam to Salem train arrive?

Kovalam to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.

Can I drive from Kovalam to Salem?

Yes, the driving distance between Kovalam to Salem is 465 km. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Kovalam to Salem.

Where can I stay near Salem?

There are 218+ hotels available in Salem.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Kovalam to Salem by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, or bus

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Salem (SXV)plane TRV - SXV
4h 31m
₹7,964–24,549
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
2. Take the train from Varkala to Salem Jntrain 12625 / ...
14h 6m
₹575–3,501
Bus
1. Take the bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5530
2. Take the bus from Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand to Salembus
10h 30m
₹1,213–2,692
Train
1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Salem Jntrain 22503 / ...
12h 25m
₹783–3,779
Drive 465.2 km
1. Drive from Kovalam to Salemcar 465.2 km
7h 43m
₹5,220–7,539
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kovalam to Salemtaxi 465.2 km
7h 43m
₹9,000–12,000
Bus via Sattur
1. Take the bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Sattur - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5530
2. Take the bus from Sattur to Salembus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
11h 25m
₹854–4,551

Kovalam to Salem by bus

7Weekly Buses

10h 30mAverage Duration

₹1,213Cheapest Price

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Distance: 389.6 km
Duration: 4h 31m

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

IndiGo Airlines flies from Trivandrum (TRV) to Salem (SXV) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Kovalam to Salem via Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand in around 10h 30m.

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