The Pattikkad(Thrissur) to Salem bus route covers approximately 279 kms and takes about 4 hrs 18 mins. A total of 43 direct buses operated by 19 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 00:00, and the last bus leaves at 23:59.
Major boarding points in Pattikkad(Thrissur) include Chalakudy, PATTIKAD, Pattikad (NH544 Thrissur-Palakkad Highway), Pattikad (Nh544 Thrissur Palakkad Highway), Pattikkad, Pattikkad ( NH 47 Bypass), while common drop locations in Salem are Avr Roundana, Kondalampatti, Omalur, Salem New Bus Stand, Seelanaickenpatti, Vinayaka Mission University.
RTC and private operators such as Diya Bus, Kalyani Travels, Modern Travels offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 699 - INR 3999.00 depending on the bus type and features.



