There are 7 ways to get from Salem to Kottakkal (Station) by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Salem to Thissurbus
- Take the bus from Thrissur to Kottakalbus
6h 48m₹448–2,296Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Kuttippuramtrain 12601 / ...
7h 54m₹335–2,533Drive 294.8 km
- Drive from Salem to Kottakkal (Station)car 294.8 km
4h 10m₹3,301–4,768Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Kottakkal (Station)taxi 294.8 km
4h 10m₹6,500–8,000Bus, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Calicut International Airport
- Take the bus from Salem to Madiwalabus
- Take the bus from Bengaluru Dairy Circle to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane BLR - CCJ
7h 21m₹3,553–8,966Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Salem to Thrissurbus
- Take the bus from Thrissur to Kottakalbus
8h 13m₹437–1,333Fly Salem to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane SXV - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kuttippuramtrain
8h 33m₹6,365–21,833
Salem to Kottakkal (Station) by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Kottakkal (Station) is to bus via Salem which costs ₹430 - ₹1,400 and takes 8h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Kottakkal (Station) is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Kottakkal (Station). However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Kottakal via Thrissur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Kottakkal (Station). However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Kuttippuram via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
The distance between Salem and Kottakkal (Station) is 376 km. The road distance is 294.8 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Kottakkal (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 48m and costs ₹440 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Salem to Kottakkal (Station), including transfers.
Salem to Kottakkal (Station) bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Kottakkal (Station) train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to Kottakkal (Station) is to bus which takes 6h 48m and costs ₹440 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹330 - ₹2,600 and takes 7h 54m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Kottakkal (Station), India?
You can take a bus from Salem to Kottakal via Thissur and Thrissur in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Kuttippuram twice daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 19m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–7,000
Flights from Salem to Coimbatore International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–21,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–12,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–6,500
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Jn to Kuttippuram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Podanur Jn to Kuttippuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Thissur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Sleeper
- ₹700–2,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Salem to Thissur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹340–430
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thrissur to Kottakal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹100–180
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Salem to Madiwala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–300
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Salem to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹330–1,200
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thrissur to Kottakal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹100–180
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Bengaluru Dairy Circle to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹70–300
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–300
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Salem to Kottakkal (Station) bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Thissur station.
Salem to Kottakkal (Station) train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kuttippuram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Kottakkal (Station) is 295 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Salem to Kottakkal (Station).
There are 107+ hotels available in Kottakkal (Station).