There are 7 ways to get from Rajapalayam to Salem by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai to Salembus
5h 10mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Rajapalayam to Dindigul Jntrain 12662 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Salem Jntrain 17236 / ...
7h 47m₹425–3,410Drive 285.5 km
- Drive from Rajapalayam to Salemcar 285.5 km
4h 39m₹3,224–4,657Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Salemtaxi 285.5 km
4h 39m₹5,500–7,000Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Salem (SXV)plane IXM - SXV
4h 51m₹6,764–23,494Bus via Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
6h 9mBus via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus
7h 33m
Rajapalayam to Salem by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rajapalayam to Salem is to train which costs ₹420 - ₹3,500 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Rajapalayam to Salem is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Rajapalayam to Salem. However, there are services departing from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Salem via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Rajapalayam to Salem. However, there are services departing from Rajapalayam and arriving at Salem Market via Dindigul Jn and Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Rajapalayam and Salem is 312 km. The road distance is 285.5 km.
The best way to get from Rajapalayam to Salem without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Rajapalayam to Salem, including transfers.
Rajapalayam to Salem bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, depart from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu station.
Rajapalayam to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rajapalayam station.
The best way to get from Rajapalayam to Salem is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹420 - ₹3,500 and takes 7h 47m.
What companies run services between Rajapalayam, India and Salem, India?
You can take a bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Salem via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Madurai in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rajapalayam to Salem Market via Dindigul Jn and Salem Jn in around 7h 47m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Salem via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–22,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Madurai to Salem via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rajapalayam to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Dindigul Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- omio.com
Bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- omio.com
Bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- 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
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–7,000
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More Questions & Answers
Rajapalayam to Salem bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Rajapalayam to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rajapalayam to Salem is 286 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Rajapalayam to Salem.
There are 206+ hotels available in Salem.