There are 10 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Chinnasalem by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu
10h 51mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Vridhachalam Jntrain 20636 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Chinna Salemtrain 06121 / ...
11h 35m₹441–3,419Drive 489.3 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Chinnasalemcar 489.3 km
8h 4m₹5,510–7,959Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Chinnasalemtaxi 489.3 km
8h 4m₹8,500–11,000Fly to Salem, train
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Salem (SXV)plane TRV - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Town to Chinna Salemtrain
7h 43m₹12,478–21,589Train via Erode
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Erode Jntrain 12625 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Chinna Salemtrain 16856
14h 9m₹459–3,559Bus, train
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Tirupur, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Tirupur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Tiruppur to Chinna Salemtrain 16856
14h 50m₹1,076–3,608Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chinna Salemtrain
7h 49m₹7,138–14,339Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TRV - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Chinna Salemtrain
9h 47m₹12,118–19,289Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane TRV - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Mekhri Circlebus
- Take the train from Yasvantpur Jn to Chinna Salemtrain
11h 36m₹6,048–14,491
Thiruvananthapuram to Chinnasalem by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Chinnasalem is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹3,500 and takes 11h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Chinnasalem is to fly and train which takes 7h 43m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹22,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Chinnasalem. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and arriving at Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu via Salem, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Thiruvananthapuram to Chinnasalem. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Chinna Salem via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Chinnasalem is 573 km. The road distance is 489.3 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Chinnasalem without a car is to bus which takes 10h 51m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 51m to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Chinnasalem, including transfers.
Thiruvananthapuram to Chinnasalem bus services, operated by Shyamoli Paribahan, depart from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Chinnasalem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Chinnasalem is to bus which takes 10h 51m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹440 - ₹3,500 and takes 11h 35m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Chinnasalem, India?
You can take a bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Chinnasalem via Salem, Tamil Nadu and Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chinna Salem via Vridhachalam Jn in around 11h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Salem via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–16,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Salem via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–16,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Salem via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–27,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–9,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Kempegowda International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–9,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Trivandrum to Salem via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–27,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–24,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–12,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–37,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Chinna Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Salem Town to Chinna Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Erode Jn to Chinna Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Tiruppur to Chinna Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Tambaram to Chinna Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Chinna Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Yasvantpur Jn to Chinna Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- [email protected]
- Website
- shyamolibus.com
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹950–3,100
- Website
- https://www.shyamolibus.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Tirupur, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,300
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Mekhri Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹65–280
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹65–85
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹210–280
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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More Questions & Answers
Thiruvananthapuram to Chinnasalem bus services, operated by Shyamoli Paribahan, arrive at Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Chinnasalem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Chinnasalem is 489 km. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Chinnasalem.
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