Thiruvananthapuram → Tiruchirappalli
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Kerala to Tamil Nadu · 373 km · Compare trains, buses & driving options
| Train | Dep | Arr | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp #12507 · SF |
04:00 | 2A,3A,SL | ||
| Tirunelveli Bilaspur SF Express #12788 · SF |
04:15 | 16:00 | 11h 45m | 2A,3A,SL |
| TRIVANDRUM - MUMBAI CST Exp #16332 · Exp |
04:15 | 16:00 | 11h 45m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Rapti Sagar Expres #12512 · SF |
05:30 | 18:05 | 12h 35m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Ahilyanagari Express #16326 · Exp |
05:30 | 18:05 | 12h 35m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Trivandrum-Korba Express #16328 · Exp |
05:30 | 18:05 | 12h 35m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Sabari Express #17229 · Exp |
07:15 | 19:25 | 12h 10m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kanniyakumari-Mumbai CST Express #16382 · Exp |
08:00 | 21:00 | 13h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kerala Express #12625 · SF |
11:15 | 22:55 | 11h 40m | 2A,3A,SL |
| RIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI Exp #12515 · SF |
12:50 | 00:20 | 11h 30m | 2A,3A,SL |
| KANNIYAKUMARI - BANGALORE Island Exp #16525 · Exp |
12:55 | 01:25 | 12h 30m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Swarna Jayanthi Express #12643 · SF |
14:20 | 02:15 | 11h 55m | 3A,SL |
| Tiruvananthapuram Chennai SF Mail #12624 · SF |
14:30 | 01:40 | 11h 10m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Tiruvananthapuram Bangalore Weekly Express #16322 · Exp |
16:05 | 03:35 | 11h 30m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Gurudev Express #12659 · SF |
16:05 | 04:00 | 11h 55m | 2A,3A,SL |
| KANNIYAKUMARI - DIBRUGARH Vivek Exp #15905 · Exp |
16:05 | 04:17 | 12h 12m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Himsagar Express #16317 · Exp |
16:05 | 04:00 | 11h 55m | 3A,SL |
| Trivandrum Shalimar Biweekly Express #16323 · Exp |
16:35 | 04:00 | 11h 25m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Trivandrum-Chennai Superfast Express #12696 · SF |
17:10 | 04:40 | 11h 30m | 2A,3A,SL,FC |
| Thiruvananthapuram Central Chennai Central weekly express #12698 · SF |
20:10 | 06:50 | 10h 40m | 2A,3A,SL |
The straight-line distance from Thiruvananthapuram to Salem is approximately 373 km (232 miles). By road, the distance increases to about 484 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 Thiruvananthapuram and Salem 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 Thiruvananthapuram to Salem 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 Thiruvananthapuram to Salem BusesA road trip from Thiruvananthapuram to Salem 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
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