Tamil Nadu to Kerala · 282 km · Compare trains, buses & driving options
| Train | Dep | Arr | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yesvantapur Kochuveli Garib Rath Express #12257 · GR |
01:20 | 07:59 | 6h 39m | 3A |
| Chennai Tiruvananthapuram SF Mail #12623 · SF |
00:10 | 06:28 | 6h 18m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Chennai Central-Kollam Special #06003 · Exp |
01:20 | 07:59 | 6h 39m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Chennai Central-Kollam SF Special #06005 · SF |
01:20 | 07:59 | 6h 39m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Chennai- Alapuzha Alleppey Express #16041 · Exp |
01:50 | 09:00 | 7h 10m | 2A,3A,SL,FC |
| Kerala Express #12626 · SF |
02:15 | 09:30 | 7h 15m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Visakhapatnam-Kollam Sabarimalai Special #08569 · Exp |
03:30 | 11:34 | 8h 04m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Chennai CentralKollam SF Special #06009 · SF |
04:10 | 11:39 | 7h 29m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Rapti Sagar Express #12511 · SF |
04:50 | 13:10 | 8h 20m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Ahilyanagari Express #16325 · Exp |
04:50 | 13:10 | 8h 20m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Korba Tiruvananthapuram Express #16327 · Exp |
04:50 | 13:04 | 8h 14m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Raptisagar Express #12521 · SF |
04:50 | 13:20 | 8h 30m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Sabari Express #17230 · Exp |
05:30 | 13:53 | 8h 23m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Himsagar Express #16318 · Exp |
06:40 | 14:23 | 7h 43m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express #12660 · SF |
08:30 | 15:48 | 7h 18m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Tatanagar- Alappuzha (Alleppey) Express #18189 · Exp |
09:05 | 18:10 | 9h 05m | 2A,3A,SL |
| DHANBAD - ALAPPUZHA Exp #13351 · Exp |
09:05 | 18:10 | 9h 05m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Shalimar Tiruvananthapuram Express #16324 · Exp |
09:20 | 17:25 | 8h 05m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Patna - Ernakulam Express #16310 · Exp |
09:20 | 17:30 | 8h 10m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Bangalore City - Ernakulam Intercity SF Express #12677 · SF |
10:05 | 16:55 | 6h 50m | CC |
| Bilaspur-Ernakulam Express #22815 · SF |
14:20 | 21:35 | 7h 15m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Bilaspur Tirunelveli SF Express #12787 · SF |
14:35 | 21:20 | 6h 45m | 2A,3A,SL |
| PATNA - ERNAKULAM Express #16360 · Exp |
15:30 | 23:00 | 7h 30m | 2A,3A,SL |
| MUMBAI CST - TRIVANDRUM Exp #16331 · Exp |
15:50 | 22:40 | 6h 50m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Chennai-Thiruvananthapuram Express #12697 · SF |
19:50 | 02:18 | 6h 28m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Chennai Central-Kollam SF Special #06007 · SF |
19:55 | 03:23 | 7h 28m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Chennai Central-Kollam SF Special #06001 · SF |
19:55 | 02:38 | 6h 43m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Chennai Central Kollam (Weekly) SF Special #06011 · SF |
19:55 | 02:38 | 6h 43m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Chennai-Trivandrum SuperFast Express #12695 · SF |
20:10 | 02:58 | 6h 48m | 2A,3A,SL,FC |
| Mumbai CST - Kanyakumari Express #16381 · Exp |
21:05 | 04:49 | 7h 44m | 2A,3A,SL |
| BANGALORE - ERNAKULAM SF Exp #12684 · SF |
21:25 | 04:20 | 6h 55m | 2A,3A,SL |
| BANGALORE - ERNAKULAM Weekly SF Exp #22608 · SF |
21:25 | 04:20 | 6h 55m | 2A,3A,SL |
| BANGALORE - KOCHUVELI Exp #16315 · Exp |
21:25 | 04:40 | 7h 15m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Swarna Jayanti Express #12644 · SF |
22:10 | 05:50 | 7h 40m | 3A,SL |
| Millennium Express #12646 · SF |
22:10 | 06:00 | 7h 50m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Bangalore Tiruvananthapuram Weekly Express #16321 · Exp |
23:10 | 06:20 | 7h 10m | 2A,3A,SL |
The straight-line distance from Salem to Kochi is approximately 282 km (175 miles). By road, the distance increases to about 351 km due to terrain, highways, and road networks connecting Tamil Nadu to Kerala.
Indian Railways connects Salem and Kochi 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 Salem to Kochi 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 Salem to Kochi BusesA road trip from Salem to Kochi 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:
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Airports Authority of India — Airport information and flight status
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