There are 7 ways to get from Salem to Mannar by plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane SXV - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Mannartaxi
5h₹9,313–17,603Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Chengannurtrain 12623 / ...
10h 11m₹598–3,203Bus via Kochi
- Take the bus from Salem to Kochi Vytilla Junctionbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Vythilla to Harippadbus
9h 10mDrive 429 km
- Drive from Salem to Mannarcar 429 km
5h 54m₹4,804–6,939Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Mannartaxi 429 km
5h 54m₹8,500–11,000Fly to Trivandrum, bus
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane SXV - TRV
- Take the bus from Kaniyapuram to Haripadbus
8h 11m₹7,332–22,852Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Thiruvalla - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4450
9h 18m₹877–2,311
Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Mannar is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹3,200 and takes 10h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Mannar is to fly and taxi which takes 5h and costs ₹9,000 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Mannar. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Harippad via Vythilla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Mannar. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Chengannur via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
The distance between Salem and Mannar is 374 km. The road distance is 429 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Mannar without a car is to bus via Kochi which takes 9h 10m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h to get from Salem to Mannar, including transfers.
Salem to Mannar bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Mannar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to Mannar is to bus via Kochi which takes 9h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹3,200 and takes 10h 11m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Mannar, Kerala, India?
You can take a bus from Salem to Mannar via Kochi Vytilla Junction, Vythilla, and Harippad in around 9h 10m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Chengannur every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 8h 29m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–18,000
Flights from Salem to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Jn to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Salem to Kochi Vytilla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Salem to Kochi Vytilla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Vythilla to Harippad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹100–190
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kaniyapuram to Haripad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Thiruvalla - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–11,000
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
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 Mannar bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, arrive at Kochi Vytilla Junction station.
Salem to Mannar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengannur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Mannar is 429 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Salem to Mannar.
There are 102+ hotels available in Mannar.