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Salem to Ettumanoor

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Ettumanoor, Kerala.

365 kmDistance
7.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹4120
Sedan₹4850
SUV₹6360
Innova / MUV₹7140
Tempo Traveller₹8330
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹400
AC Seater₹660
Non-AC Sleeper₹580
AC Sleeper₹840
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1070
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Train
Sleeper₹250
Economy₹400
Third AC₹540
Second AC₹760
First AC₹1050
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Salem to Ettumanoor

365 km · ~7h 58m · About 7h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Salem

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Dharapuram

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Chinnar

    About 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  4. 65 km · 1h 18m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Ettumanoor

    Ettumanoor, Kerala

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Salem to Ettumanoor

365 km · ~8h 7m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Salem

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Salem. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Salem → Ettumanoor

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~365 km

    ~8h 7m|Tentative fare ₹400–₹1,070

    Usual tea / meal halts: Dharapuram (~170 km)

  3. Arrive in Ettumanoor

    Ettumanoor, Kerala

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Salem to Ettumanoor

Nearest railway stations: Salem Jn for Salem, Ettumanur for Ettumanoor.

Direct trains

Chennai Tiruvananthapuram SF Mail#12623 · Superfast
12:10 AMSalem Jn
7h 14m61 stops
07:24 AMEttumanur
Yesvantapur Kochuveli Garib Rath Express#12257 · Garib Rath
01:20 AMSalem Jn
7h 51m65 stops
09:11 AMEttumanur
Chennai Central-Kollam Special#06003 · Express
01:20 AMSalem Jn
7h 51m66 stops
09:11 AMEttumanur
Chennai Central-Kollam SF Special#06005 · Superfast
01:20 AMSalem Jn
7h 51m66 stops
09:11 AMEttumanur
Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express#12660 · Superfast
08:30 AMSalem Jn
8h 10m65 stops
04:40 PMEttumanur

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Transport Options

Salem to Ettumanoor: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Salem to Ettumanoor is about 365 km by road, roughly 7.3 hours of travel time. The road passes near Munnar.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 365 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹4,120 · Sedan ₹4,850 · SUV ₹6,360 · Innova / MUV ₹7,140 · Tempo Traveller ₹8,330
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹400 · AC Seater ₹660 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹580 · AC Sleeper ₹840 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,070
  • Train: Sleeper ₹250 · Economy ₹400 · Third AC ₹540 · Second AC ₹760 · First AC ₹1,050

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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