There are 5 ways to get from Meenakshi Temple to Salem by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
4h 13m₹650–2,100Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Salem Jntrain 17236 / ...
5h 25m₹289–2,285Drive 219 km
- Drive from Meenakshi Temple to Salemcar 219 km
3h 34m₹2,466–3,562Taxi
- Take the taxi from Meenakshi Temple to Salemtaxi 219 km
3h 34m₹4,500–5,500Bus via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
5h 40m
Meenakshi Temple to Salem by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Meenakshi Temple to Salem is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,300 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Meenakshi Temple to Salem is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Salem, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Meenakshi Temple to Salem. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Salem Market via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Meenakshi Temple and Salem is 221 km. The road distance is 219 km.
The best way to get from Meenakshi Temple to Salem without a car is to bus which takes 4h 13m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,100.
The bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu takes 4h 2m including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Meenakshi Temple to Salem bus services, operated by Aahhaa Tourist, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Meenakshi Temple to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Meenakshi Temple to Salem is to bus which takes 4h 13m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹280 - ₹2,300 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Meenakshi Temple, India and Salem, India?
Aahhaa Tourist operates a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 4h 2m. Kallada Tours and Travels also services this route twice daily. 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.
- 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
- Website
- Aahhaa Tourist
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- Aahhaa Tourist
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Website
- Tippusultan Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- Tippusultan Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–5,500
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
Meenakshi Temple to Salem bus services, operated by Aahhaa Tourist, arrive at Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Meenakshi Temple to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Meenakshi Temple to Salem is 219 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Meenakshi Temple to Salem.
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