There are 6 ways to get from Salem to Rajapalayam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- 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 Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
6h 21mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Dindigul Jntrain 22651 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Rajapalayamtrain 12661 / ...
8h 31m₹428–3,433Drive 287.4 km
- Drive from Salem to Rajapalayamcar 287.4 km
4h 36m₹3,246–4,688Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Rajapalayamtaxi 287.4 km
4h 36m₹5,500–7,000Fly, train
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Madurai (IXM)plane SXV - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rajapalayamtrain
8h 3m₹6,867–24,989Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Salem to Maduraibus Salem - Madurai
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Rajapalayambus
7h 10m₹556–1,555
Salem (SXV) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Rajapalayam is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹550 - ₹1,600 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Rajapalayam is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Rajapalayam. However, there are services departing from Salem, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Rajapalayam. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Rajapalayam via Salem Jn and Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
The distance between Salem and Rajapalayam is 309 km. The road distance is 287.4 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Rajapalayam without a car is to bus which takes 6h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Salem to Rajapalayam, including transfers.
Salem to Rajapalayam bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, depart from Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Rajapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to Rajapalayam is to bus which takes 6h 21m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹420 - ₹3,500 and takes 8h 31m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Rajapalayam, India?
You can take a bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salem Market to Rajapalayam via Salem Jn and Dindigul Jn in around 8h 31m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
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 Salem Jn to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Dindigul Jn to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- omio.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
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–650
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–190
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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 Rajapalayam bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Rajapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Rajapalayam is 287 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Salem to Rajapalayam.
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