There are 9 ways to get from Kochi to Chinnasalem by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Salem Jntrain 18190 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Chinna Salemtrain 16573 / ...
9h 29m₹675–3,272Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chalakudi - Bus Stand to FlixBus Erode - Lakshmi Nagar Bypassbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Erode - Lakshmi Nagar Bypass to FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypassbus
11h₹1,268–2,708Drive 426.3 km
- Drive from Kochi to Chinnasalemcar 426.3 km
6h 10m₹4,764–6,882Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Chinnasalemtaxi 426.3 km
6h 10m₹8,500–11,000Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chinna Salemtrain
7h₹6,357–13,110Train via Erode
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Erode Jntrain 18190 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Chinna Salemtrain 16856
10h 14m₹685–3,372Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kuzhalmannambus
- Take the train from Palakkad to Chinna Salemtrain 16856
12h 18m₹687–2,593Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane COK - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Chinna Salemtrain
8h 41m₹7,837–17,060Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane COK - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Mekhri Circlebus
- Take the train from Yasvantpur Jn to Chinna Salemtrain
10h 46m₹5,167–12,762
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Chinnasalem is to bus and train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,600 and takes 12h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Chinnasalem is to drive which takes 6h 10m and costs ₹4,700 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Chinnasalem. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass via FlixBus Chalakudi - Bus Stand and FlixBus Erode - Lakshmi Nagar Bypass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Chinnasalem. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Chinna Salem via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
The distance between Kochi and Chinnasalem is 448 km. The road distance is 426.3 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Chinnasalem without a car is to train which takes 9h 29m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 9h 29m to get from Kochi to Chinnasalem, including transfers.
Kochi to Chinnasalem bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Chinnasalem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Chinnasalem is to train which takes 9h 29m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,800 and takes 11h.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Chinnasalem, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kochi to Chinna Salem via Ernakulam Jn and Salem Jn in around 9h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kochi to Chinnasalem via Ernakulam, FlixBus Chalakudi - Bus Stand, FlixBus Erode - Lakshmi Nagar Bypass, and FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass in around 11h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Trivandrum, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–9,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–19,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–6,500
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Salem Jn to Chinna Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tambaram to Chinna Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Erode Jn to Chinna Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Palakkad to Chinna Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹55–130
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Kuzhalmannam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–450
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chalakudi - Bus Stand to FlixBus Erode - Lakshmi Nagar Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,200
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Erode - Lakshmi Nagar Bypass to FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–750
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Mekhri Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹65–280
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹65–85
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹210–280
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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
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Booking & Getting There
Kochi to Chinnasalem bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Chalakudy station.
Kochi to Chinnasalem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Chinnasalem is 426 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Kochi to Chinnasalem.
There are one+ hotels available in Chinnasalem.