There are 4 ways to get from Madurai to Salem Jn by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Salem Jntrain 17236 / ...
4h₹180–1,500Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Salem -AVR Circlebus FlixBus IN4332 / ...
4h 14m₹390–1,100Drive 223.3 km
- Drive from Madurai to Salem Jncar 223.3 km
3h 38m₹2,517–3,636Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Salem Jntaxi 223.3 km
3h 38m₹4,600–5,500
Madurai to Salem Jn by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Salem Jn is to train which costs ₹180 - ₹1,500 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Salem Jn is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand and arriving at FlixBus Salem -AVR Circle. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Salem Jn. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Madurai and Salem Jn is 222 km. The road distance is 223.3 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Salem Jn without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs ₹180 - ₹1,500.
The train from Madurai Jn to Salem Jn takes 4h including transfers and departs five times a day.
Madurai to Salem Jn bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand station.
Madurai to Salem Jn train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Salem Jn is to train which takes 4h and costs ₹180 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹390 - ₹1,100 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Salem Jn, Tamil Nādu, India?
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. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Salem -AVR Circle twice daily. Tickets cost ₹390–1,100 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
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
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–5,500
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 to Salem Jn bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Salem -AVR Circle station.
Madurai to Salem Jn train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Salem Jn is 223 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Madurai to Salem Jn.
There are 211+ hotels available in Salem Jn.