There are 7 ways to get from Salem to Idukki by train, taxi, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Salem Jn to Bodinayakkanurtrain 20601
- Take the taxi from Bodinayakkanur to Idukkitaxi
8h 42m₹1,928–4,533Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Salem to Muvattupuzhabus
- Take the bus from Muvattupuzha to Kallarbus
10h 15m₹514–1,553Bus via Nedumbassery
- Take the bus from Salem to Angamalybus
- Take the bus from Ankamaly to Anachalbus
8h 42m₹778–2,930Drive 285.5 km
- Drive from Salem to Idukkicar 285.5 km
4h 55m₹3,191–4,609Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Idukkitaxi 285.5 km
4h 55m₹6,500–8,000Bus, fly, taxi
- 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 Cochin International Airport (COK)plane BLR - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Idukkitaxi
8h 19m₹6,203–12,716Bus #2
- Take the bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Koothattukulambus FlixBus IN4450
- Take the bus from Koothatukulam to Kallarbus
10h 25m₹661–1,907
Salem to Idukki by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Idukki is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,600 and takes 10h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Idukki is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Idukki. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Anachal via Ankamaly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
The distance between Salem and Idukki is 387 km. The road distance is 285.5 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Idukki without a car is to train and taxi which takes 8h 42m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹4,600.
It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Salem to Idukki, including transfers.
Salem to Idukki bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Idukki bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Angamaly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Idukki is 286 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Salem to Idukki.
There are 738+ hotels available in Idukki.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Idukki, India?
You can take a bus from Salem to Idukki via Angamaly, Ankamaly, and Anachal in around 8h 42m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–9,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–6,500
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin 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 Salem Jn to Bodinayakkanur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times 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
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Angamaly
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,500
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Sleeper
- ₹800–2,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Salem to Angamaly
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,400
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ankamaly to Anachal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–190
- 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 Muvattupuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,400
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Muvattupuzha to Kallar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Koothatukulam to Kallar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹95–180
- 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Koothattukulam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,800
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,600–8,000
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
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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