There are 6 ways to get from Salem Jn to Kochi by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Salem Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain 16315 / ...
6h 56m₹551–2,204Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Chalakudi - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4450 / ...
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Ernakulambus
7h 17m₹839–1,908Drive 347.5 km
- Drive from Salem Jn to Kochicar 347.5 km
4h 47m₹3,380–4,883Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem Jn to Kochitaxi 347.5 km
4h 47m₹7,000–8,500Fly
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane SXV - COK
4h 27m₹7,368–19,735Bus via Palakkad
- Take the bus from Salem to Palakkadbus
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Ernakulambus
7h 39m₹739–1,147
Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem Jn to Kochi is to bus via Palakkad which costs ₹700 - ₹1,200 and takes 7h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Salem Jn to Kochi is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem Jn to Kochi. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle and arriving at Ernakulam via Chalakudy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem Jn to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Salem Jn and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Salem Jn and Kochi is 371 km. The road distance is 347.5 km.
The best way to get from Salem Jn to Kochi without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Salem Jn to Kochi, including transfers.
Salem Jn to Kochi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle station.
Salem Jn to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem Jn to Kochi is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹2,000 and takes 7h 17m, you could also fly, which costs ₹7,000 - ₹20,000 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Salem Jn, Tamil Nādu, India and Kochi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Ernakulam Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Salem Jn to Kochi via FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle, Chalakudy, and Ernakulam in around 7h 17m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–18,000
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport via Madras, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Jn to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Chalakudi - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,500
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chalakudy to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹55–130
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Salem to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–340
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palakkad to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹180–450
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Salem Jn to Kochi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chalakudi - Bus Stand station.
Salem Jn to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem Jn to Kochi is 348 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Salem Jn to Kochi.
There are 1218+ hotels available in Kochi.