There are 7 ways to get from Keelakarai to Salem by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai to Salembus
6h 10mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Ramanathapuram to Salem Jntrain 07356 / ...
9h 12m₹673–3,144Drive 323.4 km
- Drive from Keelakarai to Salemcar 323.4 km
4h 54m₹3,643–5,262Taxi
- Take the taxi from Keelakarai to Salemtaxi 323.4 km
4h 54m₹6,500–8,000Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Keelakarai to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Salem (SXV)plane IXM - SXV
5h 21m₹7,326–24,158Bus via Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
7h 10mTaxi to Tuticorin Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Keelakarai to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)taxi
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Salem (SXV)plane TCR - SXV
5h 34m₹19,946–28,482
Madurai (IXM) to Salem (SXV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Keelakarai to Salem is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,200 and takes 9h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Keelakarai to Salem is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Keelakarai to Salem. However, there are services departing from Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Salem via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Keelakarai to Salem. However, there are services departing from Ramanathapuram and arriving at Salem Market via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
The distance between Keelakarai and Salem is 354 km. The road distance is 323.4 km.
The best way to get from Keelakarai to Salem without a car is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Keelakarai to Salem, including transfers.
Keelakarai to Salem bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu station.
Keelakarai to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ramanathapuram station.
The best way to get from Keelakarai to Salem is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹3,200 and takes 9h 12m.
What companies run services between Keelakarai, India and Salem, India?
You can take a vehicle from Keelakarai to Salem via Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ramanathapuram to Salem Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Salem via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–22,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Salem via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–25,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Madurai to Salem via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–22,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Salem via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–25,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ramanathapuram to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
Bus from Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Sri Kumaran Travels
Bus from Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Sri Kumaran Travels
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Website
- Aahhaa Tourist
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- Aahhaa Tourist
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,800–8,000
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More Questions & Answers
Keelakarai to Salem bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Keelakarai to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Keelakarai to Salem is 323 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Keelakarai to Salem.
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