Tamil Nadu to Kerala · 373 km · Compare trains, buses & driving options
| Train | Dep | Arr | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Tiruvananthapuram SF Mail #12623 · SF |
00:10 | 11:25 | 11h 15m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Kerala Express #12626 · SF |
02:15 | 14:35 | 12h 20m | 2A,3A,SL |
| BANGALORE - KANNIYAKUMARI Island Exp #16526 · Exp |
02:30 | 15:05 | 12h 35m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Rapti Sagar Express #12511 · SF |
04:50 | 17:50 | 13h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Ahilyanagari Express #16325 · Exp |
04:50 | 17:50 | 13h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Korba Tiruvananthapuram Express #16327 · Exp |
04:50 | 17:50 | 13h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Sabari Express #17230 · Exp |
05:30 | 18:55 | 13h 25m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Himsagar Express #16318 · Exp |
06:40 | 19:15 | 12h 35m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express #12660 · SF |
08:30 | 20:00 | 11h 30m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Shalimar Tiruvananthapuram Express #16324 · Exp |
09:20 | 22:30 | 13h 10m | 2A,3A,SL |
| GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL EXP #12516 · SF |
09:55 | 22:55 | 13h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM SF Exp #12508 · SF |
09:55 | 2A,3A,SL | ||
| Bilaspur Tirunelveli SF Express #12787 · SF |
14:35 | 01:25 | 10h 50m | 2A,3A,SL |
| MUMBAI CST - TRIVANDRUM Exp #16331 · Exp |
15:50 | 03:00 | 11h 10m | 2A,3A,SL |
| DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp #15906 · Exp |
19:40 | 07:00 | 11h 20m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Chennai-Thiruvananthapuram Express #12697 · SF |
19:50 | 06:35 | 10h 45m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Chennai-Trivandrum SuperFast Express #12695 · SF |
20:10 | 07:40 | 11h 30m | 2A,3A,SL,FC |
| Mumbai CST - Kanyakumari Express #16381 · Exp |
21:05 | 10:15 | 13h 10m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Swarna Jayanti Express #12644 · SF |
22:10 | 11:10 | 13h 00m | 3A,SL |
| Bangalore Tiruvananthapuram Weekly Express #16321 · Exp |
23:10 | 12:00 | 12h 50m | 2A,3A,SL |
The straight-line distance from Salem to Thiruvananthapuram is approximately 373 km (232 miles). By road, the distance increases to about 484 km due to terrain, highways, and road networks connecting Tamil Nadu to Kerala.
Indian Railways connects Salem and Thiruvananthapuram with multiple daily services. The journey takes approximately 8 hrs 48 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 Thiruvananthapuram route. The journey takes approximately 10 hrs 45 min covering ~484 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 Thiruvananthapuram BusesA road trip from Salem to Thiruvananthapuram covers approximately 484 km and takes around 7 hrs 11 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
