There are 7 ways to get from Salem to Idukki by bus, train, taxi, car, or plane
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Bus via Kizhake Chālakudi
best- Take the bus from Salem to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Ankamaly to Anachalbus
6h 24m₹897–4,212Train, taxi
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Bodinayakkanurtrain 20601
- Take the taxi from Bodinayakkanur to Idukkitaxi
9h 21m₹1,928–4,533Drive 285.5 km
- Drive from Salem to Idukkicar 285.5 km
4h 55m₹3,223–4,656Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Idukkitaxi 285.5 km
4h 55m₹6,500–8,000Fly, bus
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane SXV - COK
- Take the bus from Aluva to Kallarbus
6h 37m₹6,928–15,263Bus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Munnar, Keralabus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Munnar, Kerala
10hBus #2
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Palani to Adimalibus
10h 35m
Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Idukki is to bus via Kizhake Chālakudi which costs ₹850 - ₹4,300 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Idukki is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Idukki. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Anachal via Chalakkudy and Ankamaly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Salem and Idukki is 405 km. The road distance is 285.5 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Idukki without a car is to bus via Kizhake Chālakudi which takes 6h 24m and costs ₹850 - ₹4,300.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Salem to Idukki, including transfers.
Salem to Idukki bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Idukki bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Chalakudy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Idukki is 286 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Salem to Idukki.
There are 735+ hotels available in Idukki.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Idukki, India?
You can take a bus from Salem to Anachal via Chalakudy, Chalakkudy, Angamaly, and Ankamaly in around 6h 24m.
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–27,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Jn to Bodinayakkanur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ankamaly to Anachal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–190
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Aluva to Kallar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹100–180
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palani to Adimali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- KSRTC
- Website
- Vicky Travels
Bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Munnar, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Vicky Travels
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- A1 Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,600–8,000
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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