There are 7 ways to get from Salem to Pāla 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 Palabus
5h 28m₹881–2,312Bus #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Salem to Muvattupuzhabus
- Take the bus from Muvattupuzha to Palabus
9h 30m₹483–1,519Train
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Kottayamtrain 12623 / ...
9h 32m₹1,068–3,683Drive 377.6 km
- Drive from Salem to Pālacar 377.6 km
5h 17m₹4,261–6,155Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Pālataxi 377.6 km
5h 17m₹7,500–9,500Fly, bus
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane SXV - COK
- Take the bus from Perumbavoor to Palabus
3h 43m₹7,440–15,916Bus via FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle
- Take the bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Chalakudi - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4450 / ...
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Palabus
8h 18m₹594–1,608
Salem to Pāla by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Pāla is to bus which costs ₹480 - ₹1,600 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Pāla is to fly and bus which takes 3h 43m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Pāla. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Pala via Chalakudy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Pāla. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Kottayam via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
The distance between Salem and Pāla is 392 km. The road distance is 377.6 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Pāla without a car is to bus which takes 5h 28m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Salem to Pāla, including transfers.
Salem to Pāla bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Pāla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to Pāla is to bus which takes 5h 28m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,700 and takes 9h 32m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Pāla, Kerala, India?
You can take a bus from Salem to Pala via Chalakudy and Chalakudy in around 5h 28m. 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
- ₹3,700–27,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–15,000
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- 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
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- 080-46333652
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kerala Lines
Bus from Chalakudy to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kerala Lines
Bus from Perumbavoor to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kerala Lines
Bus from Chalakudy to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kerala Lines
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chalakudy to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–190
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Perumbavoor to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹75–150
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chalakudy to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–190
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Salem to Muvattupuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,400
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Muvattupuzha to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹50–130
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Chalakudi - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,500
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
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 Pāla bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Chalakudy station.
Salem to Pāla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Pāla is 378 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Salem to Pāla.
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