There are 7 ways to get from Salem to Vatakara by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Tirupur, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Tirupur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Tiruppur to Vadakaratrain 12601 / ...
8h 23mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Vadakaratrain 12601 / ...
8h 39m₹348–2,733Bus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kozhikode, Keralabus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Kozhikode, Kerala
- Take the bus from Kozhikode to Vadakarabus
8h 50mDrive 380.5 km
- Drive from Salem to Vatakaracar 380.5 km
5h 25m₹4,292–6,200Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Vatakarataxi 380.5 km
5h 25m₹8,500–11,000Fly, train
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane SXV - CCJ
- Take the train from Kozhikkode to Vadakaratrain
7h₹6,214–21,668Bus via Erode
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Erode, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Erode, Tamil Nadu to Kozhikode, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Kozhikode to Vadakarabus
9h 55m₹1,785–3,152
Salem (SXV) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Vatakara is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,800 and takes 8h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Vatakara is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Vatakara. However, there are services departing from Salem, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Vadakara via Kozhikode. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Vatakara. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Vadakara via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
The distance between Salem and Vatakara is 389 km. The road distance is 380.5 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Vatakara without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 23m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Salem to Vatakara, including transfers.
Salem to Vatakara bus services, operated by Dreamwagon Tourism And Travels Llp, depart from Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Vatakara train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to Vatakara is to bus which takes 8h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹340 - ₹2,800 and takes 8h 39m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Vatakara, India?
You can take a bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Vadakara via Kozhikode, Kerala and Kozhikode in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Vadakara 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 7h 13m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–20,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Salem to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–26,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruppur to Vadakara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Kozhikkode to Vadakara
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Salem Jn to Vadakara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kozhikode to Vadakara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹55–130
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kozhikode to Vadakara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹55–130
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Erode, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹330–650
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Erode, Tamil Nadu to Kozhikode, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–2,400
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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 Vatakara bus services, operated by Dreamwagon Tourism And Travels Llp, arrive at Kozhikode, Kerala station.
Salem to Vatakara train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vadakara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Vatakara is 380 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Salem to Vatakara.
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