The Salem to Ernakulam bus route covers approximately 355 kms and takes about 6 hrs 19 mins. A total of 189 direct buses operated by 69 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 Salem include Avr Roundana, Kondalampatti, Mettupatti, Omalur, Others, Peramanur, Salem New Bus Stand, Sankagiri, Seelanaickenpatti, Thiruvagoundanur, while common drop locations in Ernakulam are Alvvae, Athani (Ekm), Attingal, Edapally, Fort, KSRTC Bus Stand, Kadavanthara, Kalamassery, Kaloor, MG Road.
RTC and private operators such as Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada), JaiSai Roadlinks (JSR), Royal Rich India, Maaruti Travels, Highline Transports offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 449 - INR 5555.00 depending on the bus type and features.



