Kerala to Salem

Kerala to Salem

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$6
 
 
$35

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Kerala to Salem Schedule

Kerala to Salem Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Indian Railways 3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper 07:15 - 14:47₹ 945
Indian Railways 1A - AC First Class Sleeper 08:30 - 16:00₹ 2,060
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 10:45 - 17:57₹ 533
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 13:40 - 21:27₹ 503
Vkv Travels AC Sleeper 14:00 - 01:20₹ 2,760
Azul Transports A/C Semi Sleeper 16:45 - 02:20₹ 2,299
BLM Transports AC Sleeper 18:15 - 02:15₹ 1,617
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 21:30 - 04:32₹ 533
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 22:35 - 05:07₹ 1,455

Transportation from Kerala to Salem

Facts about the transport from Kerala to Salem

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport6h 32m
Earliest Departure7:15 AM
Latest Departure10:35 PM
Departures per day31
Distance327 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBLM Transports, Indian Railways, Kallada Travels, Tippusultan Travels, YBM Travels

How to get from Kerala to Salem

Travelling between Kerala and Salem is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 34.63 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 5.97.

How long does it take to get from Kerala to Salem?

It can take you anywhere between 7 and 9 hours to travel between Kerala and Salem depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Kerala and Salem. Train will bring you to your destination in 6h 32m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 8h 45m to reach Salem.

How much does it cost to get from Kerala to Salem?

Travelling between Kerala and Salem can be as cheap as USD 5.97 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 34.63 if you buy a YBM Travels Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Kerala and Salem ?

  • 27 from Kerala to Salem starting from 07:15 Ernakulam Jn until 22:35 Ernakulam Jn
  • 4 from Kerala to Salem starting from 16:30 Kozhikode until 18:15 Kozhikode

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kerala to Salem.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Kerala to Salem overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Kerala and Salem

BLM Transports, Kallada Travels, Tippusultan Travels, YBM Travels

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Kerala to Salem?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train