There are 6 ways to get from Salem to Kochi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Aluva
best- Take the bus from Salem to Aluvabus
6h 25m₹1,166–2,994Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain 16315 / ...
8h 28m₹658–3,113Drive 346.6 km
- Drive from Salem to Kochicar 346.6 km
4h 48m₹3,881–5,605Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Kochitaxi 346.6 km
4h 48m₹7,000–8,500Fly
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane SXV - COK
4h 15m₹7,712–18,705Bus
- Take the bus from Salem to Ernakulambus
7h 40m₹744–1,841
Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Kochi is to bus which costs ₹700 - ₹1,900 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Kochi is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹19,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Ernakulam via Aluva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
The distance between Salem and Kochi is 382 km. The road distance is 346.6 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Kochi without a car is to bus via Aluva which takes 6h 25m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Salem to Kochi, including transfers.
Salem to Kochi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to Kochi is to bus via Aluva which takes 6h 25m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹3,200 and takes 8h 28m, you could also fly, which costs ₹7,500 - ₹19,000 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Kochi, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Salem to Aluva every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹800–2,600 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Ernakulam Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Jn to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,600
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Sleeper
- ₹850–2,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Salem to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,500
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Salem to Kochi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Aluva station.
Salem to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Kochi is 347 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Salem to Kochi.
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