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

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

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  1. Bus via Madurai

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rameswaram to Maduraibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Salembus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper
    7h 20m
  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rameswaram to Salem Jntrain train 16733 / ...
    7h 58m
    ₹348–2,729
  3. Drive  356.1 km

    1. Drive from Rameswaram to Salemcar car 356.1 km
    5h 37m
    ₹3,484–5,032
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Salemtaxi taxi 356.1 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 6m

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

You can take a bus from Rameswaram to Salem via Madurai in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Rameswaram to Salem Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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