There are 9 ways to get from Salem to Keelakarai by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Salem to Periyar Bus Standbus
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain 06651 / ...
6h 43m₹1,145–3,657Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain 07355 / ...
10h 14m₹679–3,139Train via Rasipuram
- Take the train from Rasipuram to Ramanathapuramtrain 16734
8h 26m₹758–3,833Drive 326.3 km
- Drive from Salem to Keelakaraicar 326.3 km
4h 49m₹3,675–5,308Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Keelakaraitaxi 326.3 km
4h 49m₹6,500–8,000Fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane SXV - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Keelakaraitaxi
5h 59m₹19,861–27,565Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Salem to Maduraibus Salem - Madurai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Ramanathapuram - Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5111
6h 45m₹1,026–2,365Bus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
7h 13mFly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Madurai (IXM)plane SXV - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain
8h 52m₹7,180–25,428
Salem (SXV) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Keelakarai is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,200 and takes 10h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Keelakarai is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Keelakarai station. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at FlixBus Ramanathapuram - Railway Station via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Keelakarai. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Ramanathapuram via Salem Jn and Rasipuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
The distance between Salem and Keelakarai is 346 km. The road distance is 326.3 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Keelakarai without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 43m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Salem to Keelakarai, including transfers.
Salem to Keelakarai bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, depart from Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Keelakarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rasipuram station.
The best way to get from Salem to Keelakarai is to train via Rasipuram which takes 8h 26m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Keelakarai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Rasipuram to Ramanathapuram once a week. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salem to Keelakarai via Madurai, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and FlixBus Ramanathapuram - Railway Station in around 6h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–25,000
Flights from Salem to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–25,000
Flights from Salem to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–24,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Rasipuram to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Salem Jn to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Periyar Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–650
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Ramanathapuram - Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–600
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- VKV Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–8,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +9144 28 88 99 99
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Orampo Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 85 25 00 05 00
- Website
- orampo.com
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Keelakarai bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Keelakarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ramanathapuram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Keelakarai is 326 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Salem to Keelakarai.
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