There are 7 ways to get from Salem to Kottayam by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Salem to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Kottayambus
5h 35m₹891–2,322Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Kottayamtrain 12623 / ...
9h 8m₹368–2,833Drive 396.8 km
- Drive from Salem to Kottayamcar 396.8 km
5h 26m₹4,464–6,448Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Kottayamtaxi 396.8 km
5h 26m₹8,000–10,000Fly, train
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane SXV - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
5h 13m₹8,712–16,129Bus via Kizhake Chālakudi
- Take the bus from Salem to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakuddy to Kottayambus
6h 17m₹891–2,322Bus #2
- Take the bus from Salem to Kottayambus
8h 20m₹490–2,300
Salem to Kottayam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Kottayam is to bus which costs ₹490 - ₹2,300 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Kottayam is to fly and train which takes 5h 13m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹17,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Salem and arriving at Kottayam. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Kottayam via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
The distance between Salem and Kottayam is 401 km. The road distance is 396.8 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Kottayam without a car is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Salem to Kottayam, including transfers.
Salem to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to Kottayam is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹360 - ₹2,900 and takes 9h 8m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Kottayam, India?
You can take a bus from Salem to Kottayam via Chalakudy in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Kottayam every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 7h 42m.
- 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 Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Aluva to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- 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/
Bus from Salem to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Salem to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,300
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹850–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Chalakudy to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Chalakuddy to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Salem to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹490–1,600
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from Salem to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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 Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottayam station.
Salem to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Kottayam is 397 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Salem to Kottayam.
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