There are 6 ways to get from Melur to Salem by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madurai to Salembus Madurai - Salem
5h 2m₹703–1,719Train
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Salem Jntrain 17236 / ...
5h 33m₹795–2,958Drive 205.5 km
- Drive from Melur to Salemcar 205.5 km
3h 5m₹2,304–3,328Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melur to Salemtaxi 205.5 km
3h 5m₹4,200–5,500Bus #2
- Take the bus from Madurai to Salembus
5h 2m₹913–2,419Bus #3
- Take the bus from Madurai to Salembus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
5h 47m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melur to Salem is to bus which costs ₹700 - ₹1,800 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Melur to Salem is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Melur to Salem. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Madurai - Melur Bypass and arriving at Salem via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Melur to Salem. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Salem Town via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Melur and Salem is 249 km. The road distance is 205.5 km.
The best way to get from Melur to Salem without a car is to bus which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹700 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Melur to Salem, including transfers.
Melur to Salem bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Madurai station.
Melur to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Melur to Salem is to bus which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹700 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹750 - ₹3,000 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Melur, Tamil Nādu, India and Salem, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Madurai to Salem twice daily. Tickets cost ₹440–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 30m. 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 3h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- 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
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–650
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Melur to Salem bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Salem station.
Melur to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melur to Salem is 206 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Melur to Salem.
There are 221+ hotels available in Salem.