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How to get fromRameswaram to Salemby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Rameswaram to Salem by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Rameswaram to Salem Jntrain train 16733 / ...
    7h 58m
    ₹348–2,729

  2. Bus via Madurai

    1. Take the bus from Rameswaram to Maduraibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Salembus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    8h 44m

  3. Drive  356 km

    1. Drive from Rameswaram to Salemcar car 356 km
    5h 37m
    ₹3,976–5,743

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Salemtaxi taxi 356 km
    5h 37m
    ₹7,000–9,000

  5. Train via Dindigul

    1. Take the train from Rameswaram to Dindigul Jntrain train 16344 / ...
    2. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Salem Jntrain train 22652 / ...
    8h 15m
    ₹449–3,589

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappallibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Salembus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    9h 34m
    ₹784–1,852

Rameswaram to Salem by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket₹348Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 389.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Salem, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Rameswaram to Salem Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rameswaram to Salem via Madurai in around 8h 44m.

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