There are 6 ways to get from Rameswaram to Salem by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Rameshwaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Salembus
7h 45m₹1,959–4,399Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rameswaram to Salem Jntrain 16733 / ...
7h 58m₹348–2,729Drive 356 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Salemcar 356 km
5h 37m₹4,043–5,839Taxi
- 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 via Ramanathapuram
- Take the bus from Rameswaram to Ramnadbus
- Take the bus from Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus
8h 39m
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 ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Salem. However, there are services departing from Rameshwaram and arriving at Salem via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
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 396 km. The road distance is 356 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Salem without a car is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹4,400.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Rameswaram to Salem, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Salem bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Rameshwaram 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 bus which takes 7h 45m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹4,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹340 - ₹2,800 and takes 7h 58m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Salem, India?
You can take a bus from Rameshwaram to Salem via Madurai in around 7h 45m. 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.
- 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
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Rameshwaram to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- VKV Travels
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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Booking & Getting There
Rameswaram to Salem bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Mattuthavani 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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