There are 7 ways to get from Salem to Kayamkulam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Salem to Ambalapuzhabus
6h 2m₹689–4,121Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Kayankulamtrain 16315 / ...
10h 1m₹378–2,933Drive 438 km
- Drive from Salem to Kayamkulamcar 438 km
6h 8m₹4,938–7,132Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Kayamkulamtaxi 438 km
6h 8m₹8,500–11,000Fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane SXV - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Kayankulamtrain
5h 52m₹8,751–16,263Bus via Palani
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Palani to Kayamkulambus
13h 25mFly to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane SXV - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kayankulamtrain
8h 1m₹9,698–18,860
Salem to Kayamkulam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Kayamkulam is to train which costs ₹370 - ₹3,000 and takes 10h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Kayamkulam is to fly and train which takes 5h 52m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Kayamkulam. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Kayamkulam via Ambalapuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Kayamkulam. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Kayankulam via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
The distance between Salem and Kayamkulam is 446 km. The road distance is 438 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Kayamkulam without a car is to bus which takes 6h 2m and costs ₹650 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Salem to Kayamkulam, including transfers.
Salem to Kayamkulam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Kayamkulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to Kayamkulam is to bus which takes 6h 2m and costs ₹650 - ₹4,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹370 - ₹3,000 and takes 10h 1m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Kayamkulam, 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, Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Kayankulam every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 8h 35m.
- 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
Flights from Salem to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–16,000
Flights from Salem to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–16,000
- 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
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Salem to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–26,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Jn to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Aluva to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Palani to Kayamkulam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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 Kayamkulam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Salem to Kayamkulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kayankulam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Kayamkulam is 438 km. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Salem to Kayamkulam.
There are 116+ hotels available in Kayamkulam.