There are 8 ways to get from Salem to Pāla by plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane SXV - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Pālataxi
4h 25m₹8,411–19,502Bus #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Salem to Muvattupuzhabus
- Take the bus from Muvattupuzha to Palabus
9h 30m₹484–1,523Bus
- Take the bus from Salem to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Palabus
7h 48m₹497–2,496Train
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Kottayamtrain 12623 / ...
9h 43m₹1,068–3,683Drive 377.6 km
- Drive from Salem to Pālacar 377.6 km
5h 17m₹4,227–6,105Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Pālataxi 377.6 km
5h 17m₹7,500–9,500Bus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Salem to Gandhipurambus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Muvattupuzhabus
- Take the bus from Muvattupuzha to Palabus
8h 45mBus via FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle
- Take the bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Chalakudi - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4412 / ...
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Palabus
8h 48m₹594–1,608
Salem to Pāla by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 taxi which takes 4h 25m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹20,000.
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 7h 48m.
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 43m.
The distance between Salem and Pāla is 325 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 7h 48m and costs ₹490 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 4h 25m 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 7h 48m and costs ₹490 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,700 and takes 9h 43m.
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 7h 48m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Kottayam every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 7h 47m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 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
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,400
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Sleeper
- ₹750–2,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Salem to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,300
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chalakudy to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–190
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Coimbatore to Muvattupuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–320
- 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
- 080-46333652
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kerala Lines
Bus from Chalakudy to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kerala Lines
Bus from Muvattupuzha to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kerala Lines
Bus from Chalakudy to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kerala Lines
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Salem to Gandhipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- VKV Travels
- Ac Seater
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Chalakudi - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,500
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–9,500
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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 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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