There are 6 ways to get from Rameswaram to Salem by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Salem Jntrain 16733 / ...
7h 58m₹348–2,729Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Rameswaram to Maduraibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Madurai to Salembus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
8h 55mDrive 356 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Salemcar 356 km
5h 37m₹3,991–5,764Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Salemtaxi 356 km
5h 37m₹7,000–9,000Train via Dindigul
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Dindigul Jntrain 16344 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Salem Jntrain 22652 / ...
8h 15m₹449–3,589Bus
- Take the bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappallibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Salembus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
9h 45m
Rameswaram to Salem by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Salem is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,800 and takes 7h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Salem is to drive which takes 5h 37m and costs ₹3,900 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Salem. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Salem via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Rameswaram to Salem. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Salem Town via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Salem is 390 km. The road distance is 356 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Salem without a car is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Rameswaram to Salem, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Salem bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Rameswaram station.
Rameswaram to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Salem is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 8h 55m.
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 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Rameswaram to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Dindigul Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- 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
Bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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Booking & Getting There
Rameswaram to Salem bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Rameswaram to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Salem is 356 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Rameswaram to Salem.
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