There are 8 ways to get from Salem to Koodankulam by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via Madurai
best- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kavalkinarubus
7h 55mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Valliyurtrain 16339 / ...
9h 51m₹1,118–3,783Drive 428.7 km
- Drive from Salem to Koodankulamcar 428.7 km
6h 35m₹4,828–6,974Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Koodankulamtaxi 428.7 km
6h 35m₹9,500–12,000Fly Salem to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane SXV - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Koodankulamtaxi
5h 36m₹19,161–26,765Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Nagercoil - Kavalkinaru Junctionbus FlixBus IN4338 / ...
8h 14m₹1,352–2,950Fly Salem to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane SXV - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nager Coil Towntrain
8h 34m₹12,163–19,943Bus, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Salem to Nihams Hospitalbus
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane BLR - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Koodankulamtaxi
7h 37m₹8,418–21,038
Salem (SXV) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Koodankulam is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,800 and takes 9h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Koodankulam is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 36m and costs ₹19,000 - ₹27,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Koodankulam. However, there are services departing from Salem, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kavalkinaru via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Koodankulam. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Valliyur via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
The distance between Salem and Koodankulam is 467 km. The road distance is 428.7 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Koodankulam without a car is to bus via Madurai which takes 7h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Salem to Koodankulam, including transfers.
Salem to Koodankulam bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, depart from Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Koodankulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to Koodankulam is to bus via Madurai which takes 7h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,800 and takes 9h 51m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Koodankulam, India?
You can take a bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Koodankulam via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, and Kavalkinaru in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Valliyur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 7h 59m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–25,000
Flights from Salem to Trivandrum via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–16,000
Flights from Salem to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–16,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Salem to Trivandrum via Kempegowda International Airport
- 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 Valliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nager Coil Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Kavalkinaru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Salem to Nihams Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Nagercoil - Kavalkinaru Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–12,000
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 Koodankulam bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Koodankulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Valliyur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Koodankulam is 429 km. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Salem to Koodankulam.
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