Kerala to Tamil Nadu · 282 km · Compare trains, buses & driving options
| Train | Dep | Arr | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kochuveli-Yesvantpur Garib Rath #12258 · GR |
21:08 | 04:17 | 7h 09m | 3A |
| Allapuzha Dhanbad Slip Express #18190 · Exp |
2A,3A,SL | |||
| Thiruvananthapuram Central Chennai Central weekly express #12698 · SF |
00:13 | 06:50 | 6h 37m | 2A,3A,SL |
| KollamChennai Central SF Special #06010 · SF |
00:13 | 07:45 | 7h 32m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Alappuzha Dhanbad Tatanagar Express Slip #13352-Slip · Exp |
07:15 | 15:00 | 7h 45m | 2A,3A,SL |
| ALAPPUZHA - DHANBAD (Bokaro) Express #13352 · Exp |
07:15 | 14:55 | 7h 40m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Tirunelveli Bilaspur SF Express #12788 · SF |
08:30 | 16:00 | 7h 30m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Ernakulam-Bilaspur Express #22816 · SF |
08:30 | 16:15 | 7h 45m | 2A,3A,SL |
| TRIVANDRUM - MUMBAI CST Exp #16332 · Exp |
08:30 | 16:00 | 7h 30m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Ernakulam-BangaloreCity Intercity Express #12678 · SF |
09:10 | 15:31 | 6h 21m | CC |
| Trivandrum-Korba Express #16328 · Exp |
10:03 | 18:05 | 8h 02m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Raptisagar Express #12522 · SF |
10:10 | 18:05 | 7h 55m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Rapti Sagar Expres #12512 · SF |
10:10 | 18:05 | 7h 55m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Ahilyanagari Express #16326 · Exp |
10:10 | 18:05 | 7h 55m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Sabari Express #17229 · Exp |
11:38 | 19:25 | 7h 47m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kanniyakumari-Mumbai CST Express #16382 · Exp |
13:11 | 21:00 | 7h 49m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kollam Chennai Central (Weekly) SF Special #06012 · SF |
15:07 | 22:20 | 7h 13m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kollam-Chennai Central SF Special #06002 · SF |
15:07 | 22:20 | 7h 13m | 2A,3A,SL |
| KollamChennai Central SF Special #06008 · SF |
15:07 | 22:20 | 7h 13m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kerala Express #12625 · SF |
15:45 | 22:55 | 7h 10m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Ernakulam-Patna Express #16309 · Exp |
16:40 | 00:20 | 7h 40m | 2A,3A,SL |
| ERNAKULAM - BANGALORE SF Exp #12683 · SF |
17:00 | 23:35 | 6h 35m | 2A,3A,SL |
| ERNAKULAM - BANGALORE Weekly SF Exp #22607 · SF |
17:00 | 23:35 | 6h 35m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Alappuzha-Chennai Express #16042 · Exp |
17:20 | 00:30 | 7h 10m | 2A,3A,SL,FC |
| Millennium Expres #12645 · SF |
18:55 | 02:15 | 7h 20m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Swarna Jayanthi Express #12643 · SF |
18:55 | 02:15 | 7h 20m | 3A,SL |
| Tiruvananthapuram Chennai SF Mail #12624 · SF |
18:59 | 01:40 | 6h 41m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Himsagar Express #16317 · Exp |
20:27 | 04:00 | 7h 33m | 3A,SL |
| Gurudev Express #12659 · SF |
20:28 | 04:00 | 7h 32m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Tiruvananthapuram Bangalore Weekly Express #16322 · Exp |
20:35 | 03:35 | 7h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| KOCHUVELI - BANGALORE Exp #16316 · Exp |
20:35 | 03:35 | 7h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Trivandrum Shalimar Biweekly Express #16323 · Exp |
21:05 | 04:00 | 6h 55m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kollam-Chennai Central SF Special #06006 · SF |
21:08 | 04:17 | 7h 09m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kollam-Chennai Central Special #06004 · Exp |
21:08 | 04:17 | 7h 09m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Trivandrum-Chennai Superfast Express #12696 · SF |
21:33 | 04:40 | 7h 07m | 2A,3A,SL,FC |
| ERNAKULAM - PATNA Exp #16359 · Exp |
22:45 | 06:00 | 7h 15m | 2A,3A,SL |
The straight-line distance from Kochi to Salem is approximately 282 km (175 miles). By road, the distance increases to about 351 km due to terrain, highways, and road networks connecting Kerala to Tamil Nadu.
Salem does not have its own commercial airport. The nearest airport is Tiruchirapally (TRZ). Fly to the nearest airport and continue by road or rail.
Search Flights to Nearest AirportIndian Railways connects Kochi and Salem with multiple daily services. The journey takes approximately 6 hrs 23 min. Rajdhani and Shatabdi express trains are faster, while mail and passenger trains make more stops but cost less.
Book in advance through IRCTC, especially during festivals and holidays when seats fill up quickly.
Check Trains on IRCTCBus travel is a popular and affordable option for the Kochi to Salem route. The journey takes approximately 7 hrs 48 min covering ~351 km. Both government and private operators service this route.
Night buses are popular for this distance — travel while you sleep and arrive fresh at your destination.
Search Kochi to Salem BusesA road trip from Kochi to Salem covers approximately 351 km and takes around 4 hrs 59 min. Start early to make the most of daylight hours.
For official travel information, regulations, and booking services:
IRCTC — Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation — Book train tickets online
Airports Authority of India — Airport information and flight status
DGCA — Directorate General of Civil Aviation — Indian aviation regulator
Incredible India — Official tourism portal of India
