There are 7 ways to get from Salem to Kothamangalam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Kizhake Chālakudi
best- Take the bus from Salem to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Muvattupuzhabus
5h 32m₹851–2,362Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Aluvatrain 12623 / ...
8h 56m₹373–2,753Drive 340.4 km
- Drive from Salem to Kothamangalamcar 340.4 km
4h 38m₹3,838–5,543Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Kothamangalamtaxi 340.4 km
4h 38m₹7,000–8,500Fly, bus
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane SXV - COK
- Take the bus from Aluva to Kothamangalambus
4h 52m₹8,636–15,183Bus
- Take the bus from Salem to Muvattupuzhabus
8h 40m₹448–1,479Bus via Munnar
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Munnar, Keralabus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Munnar, Kerala
- Take the bus from Munnar Depot to Kothamangalambus
9h 55m
Salem to Kothamangalam by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Kothamangalam is to bus which costs ₹440 - ₹1,500 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Kothamangalam is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Kothamangalam. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Kothamangalam via Chalakudy and Muvattupuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Kothamangalam. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Aluva via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
The distance between Salem and Kothamangalam is 371 km. The road distance is 340.4 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Kothamangalam without a car is to bus via Kizhake Chālakudi which takes 5h 32m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Salem to Kothamangalam, including transfers.
Salem to Kothamangalam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Kothamangalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to Kothamangalam is to bus via Kizhake Chālakudi which takes 5h 32m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹370 - ₹2,800 and takes 8h 56m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Kothamangalam, Kerala, India?
You can take a bus from Salem to Kothamangalam via Chalakudy, Chalakudy, and Muvattupuzha in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Aluva hourly. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 48m.
- 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 Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- 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
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Chalakudy to Muvattupuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹65–150
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Aluva to Kothamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹35–120
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Salem to Muvattupuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,400
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Munnar Depot to Kothamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹80–180
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Seater
- ₹130–180
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Kothamangalam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Chalakudy station.
Salem to Kothamangalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aluva station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Kothamangalam is 340 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Salem to Kothamangalam.
There are 136+ hotels available in Kothamangalam.