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Salem to Koduvayur

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

257 kmDistance
5.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹2930
Sedan₹3440
SUV₹4520
Innova / MUV₹5080
Tempo Traveller₹5950
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹280
AC Seater₹460
Non-AC Sleeper₹410
AC Sleeper₹590
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹770
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Train
Sleeper₹180
Economy₹290
Third AC₹390
Second AC₹540
First AC₹750
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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 Koduvayur

257 km · ~5h 28m · About 5h 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 Velampalaiyam

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

  3. 107 km · 2h 8m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Koduvayur

    Koduvayur, 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 Koduvayur

257 km · ~5h 43m · 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 → Koduvayur

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~257 km

    ~5h 43m|Tentative fare ₹280–₹770

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

  3. Arrive in Koduvayur

    Koduvayur, 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 Koduvayur

Nearest railway stations: Salem Jn for Salem, Palakkad for Koduvayur.

Direct trains

Chennai Tiruvananthapuram SF Mail#12623 · Superfast
12:10 AMSalem Jn
3h 25m25 stops
03:35 AMPalakkad
Yesvantpur - Kannur Express#16527 · Express
12:45 AMSalem Jn
3h 19m13 stops
04:04 AMKanjikode
Chennai Central-Kollam Special#06003 · Express
01:20 AMSalem Jn
3h 32m28 stops
04:52 AMKanjikode
Chennai Central-Kollam SF Special#06005 · Superfast
01:20 AMSalem Jn
3h 32m28 stops
04:52 AMKanjikode
Yesvantapur Kochuveli Garib Rath Express#12257 · Garib Rath
01:20 AMSalem Jn
3h 34m28 stops
04:54 AMKanjikode

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 Koduvayur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Salem to Koduvayur is about 257 km by road, roughly 5.1 hours of travel time. The road passes near Erode and Coimbatore.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 257 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,930 · Sedan ₹3,440 · SUV ₹4,520 · Innova / MUV ₹5,080 · Tempo Traveller ₹5,950
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹280 · AC Seater ₹460 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹410 · AC Sleeper ₹590 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹770
  • Train: Sleeper ₹180 · Economy ₹290 · Third AC ₹390 · Second AC ₹540 · First AC ₹750

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

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