There are 6 ways to get from Salem to Rameswaram by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Salem to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
7h 19m₹1,003–2,912Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Rameswaramtrain 16734 / ...
9h 21m₹348–2,733Bus, train
- Take the bus from Salem to Periyar Bus Standbus
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain 06653 / ...
8h 7m₹835–3,357Drive 356 km
- Drive from Salem to Rameswaramcar 356 km
5h 36m₹4,002–5,781Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Rameswaramtaxi 356 km
5h 36m₹7,000–9,000Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Sellur to Rameshwarambus
8h 48m
Salem to Rameswaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Rameswaram is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,800 and takes 9h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 5h 36m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Rameswaram via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
The distance between Salem and Rameswaram is 396 km. The road distance is 356 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Rameswaram without a car is to bus which takes 7h 19m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Salem to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Salem to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to Rameswaram is to bus which takes 7h 19m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹340 - ₹2,800 and takes 9h 21m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a bus from Salem to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand via Madurai and FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Rameswaram twice a week. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 7h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 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 Salem Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Salem to Periyar Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Sellur to Rameshwaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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 Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Salem to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rameswaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Rameswaram is 356 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Salem to Rameswaram.
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