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Salem to Kuttikkanam

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

345 kmDistance
6.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹3900
Sedan₹4590
SUV₹6020
Innova / MUV₹6760
Tempo Traveller₹7890
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹380
AC Seater₹620
Non-AC Sleeper₹550
AC Sleeper₹790
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1020
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Train
Sleeper₹240
Economy₹380
Third AC₹510
Second AC₹720
First AC₹1000
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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 Kuttikkanam

345 km · ~7h 14m · 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. 195 km · 3h 54m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kuttikkanam

    Kuttikkanam, 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 Kuttikkanam

345 km · ~7h 40m · 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 → Kuttikkanam

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~345 km

    ~7h 40m|Tentative fare ₹380–₹1,020

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

  3. Arrive in Kuttikkanam

    Kuttikkanam, 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 Kuttikkanam

Nearest railway stations: Salem Jn for Salem, Tiruvalla (about 48 km away) for Kuttikkanam.

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 Kuttikkanam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Salem to Kuttikkanam is about 345 km by road, roughly 6.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 345 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,900 · Sedan ₹4,590 · SUV ₹6,020 · Innova / MUV ₹6,760 · Tempo Traveller ₹7,890
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹380 · AC Seater ₹620 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹550 · AC Sleeper ₹790 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,020
  • Train: Sleeper ₹240 · Economy ₹380 · Third AC ₹510 · Second AC ₹720 · First AC ₹1,000

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

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