There are 7 ways to get from Salem to Alappuzha by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via Ambalapuzha
best- Take the bus from Salem to Ambalapuzhabus
5h 20m₹671–2,311Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Thrisurtrain 12623 / ...
- Take the train from Thrisur to Alappuzhatrain 20631 / ...
8h 44m₹468–3,733Drive 393.3 km
- Drive from Salem to Alappuzhacar 393.3 km
5h 25m₹4,423–6,389Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Alappuzhataxi 393.3 km
5h 25m₹8,000–10,000Fly, train
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane SXV - COK
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Alappuzhatrain
4h 51m₹8,746–16,088Bus
- Take the bus from Salem to Alappuzhabus
7h 36m₹490–2,300Bus, train
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Tirupur, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Tirupur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Tiruppur to Alappuzhatrain 16315 / ...
8h 52m
Salem to Alappuzha by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Alappuzha is to bus which costs ₹490 - ₹2,300 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Alappuzha is to fly and train which takes 4h 51m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹17,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Salem and arriving at Alappuzha. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Alappuzha. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Alappuzha via Salem Jn and Thrisur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
The distance between Salem and Alappuzha is 428 km. The road distance is 393.3 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Alappuzha without a car is to bus via Ambalapuzha which takes 5h 20m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Salem to Alappuzha, including transfers.
Salem to Alappuzha bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Alappuzha train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to Alappuzha is to bus via Ambalapuzha which takes 5h 20m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹460 - ₹3,800 and takes 8h 44m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Alappuzha, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Salem to Ambalapuzha 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹650–2,300 and the journey takes 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salem Market to Alappuzha via Salem Jn and Thrisur in around 8h 44m.
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–26,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Jn to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Thrisur to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tiruppur to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,300
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹650–1,100
Bus from Salem to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–2,300
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Salem to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–1,600
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from Salem to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +9144 28 88 99 99
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Orampo Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 85 25 00 05 00
- Website
- orampo.com
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Alappuzha bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Alappuzha station.
Salem to Alappuzha train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thrisur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Alappuzha is 393 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Salem to Alappuzha.
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