There are 8 ways to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Salem by bus, train, rideshare, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madurai to Salembus
4h 50m₹685–2,135Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Salem Jntrain 17236 / ...
6h 46m₹315–2,385Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madurai-IXM to Salem228.9 km
3h 44mDrive 228.9 km
- Drive from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Salemcar 228.9 km
3h 44m₹2,585–3,734Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Salemtaxi 228.9 km
3h 44m₹4,700–6,000Fly, bus
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane IXM - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Madiwala to Salembus
7h 1m₹5,641–10,326Bus via FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand
- Take the bus from Madurai to Salembus
4h 50m₹695–2,255Bus #2 (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Salem -AVR Circlebus FlixBus IN4332 / ...
5h 20m₹425–1,135
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Salem by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Salem is to bus which costs ₹420 - ₹1,200 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Salem is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Salem. However, there are services departing from Madurai airport and arriving at Salem via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Salem. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Salem Market via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Madurai Airport (IXM) and Salem is 244 km. The road distance is 228.9 km.
The best way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Salem without a car is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Salem, including transfers.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Salem bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Salem is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹310 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between Madurai Airport (IXM), India and Salem, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Salem twice daily. Tickets cost ₹650–2,100 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Salem Jn 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Madurai to Kempegowda International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madiwala to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–300
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Salem -AVR Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madurai-IXM to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–6,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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More Questions & Answers
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Salem bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Salem station.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai Airport (IXM) to Salem is 229 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Salem.
There are 212+ hotels available in Salem.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madurai Airport (IXM) and Salem. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.