There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Madurai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
3h 55m₹650–2,100Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Madurai Jntrain 17235 / ...
5h 51m₹288–2,333Drive 218.9 km
- Drive from Salem to Maduraicar 218.9 km
3h 35m₹2,468–3,565Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Maduraitaxi 218.9 km
3h 35m₹4,500–5,500
Salem to Madurai by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Madurai is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Madurai is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Salem, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Madurai Jn via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Salem and Madurai is 220 km. The road distance is 218.9 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Madurai without a car is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,100.
The bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu takes 3h 55m including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Salem to Madurai bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, depart from Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to Madurai is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹280 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Madurai, India?
Sbm Traansport operates a bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 3h 55m. Kallada Tours and Travels also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Madurai Jn 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Jn to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–5,500
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 Madurai bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Madurai is 219 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Salem to Madurai.
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