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How to get fromSalem to Rameswaramby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Salem to Rameswaram by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus via Madurai

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salem to Maduraibus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Rameswarambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    7h 5m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Salem Jn to Rameswaramtrain train 16734 / ...
    9h 12m
    ₹348–2,733

  3. Drive  356 km

    1. Drive from Salem to Rameswaramcar car 356 km
    5h 36m
    ₹3,985–5,757

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Salem to Rameswaramtaxi taxi 356 km
    5h 36m
    ₹7,000–9,000

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Salem (SXV) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane SXV - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain train
    9h 55m
    ₹7,439–26,061

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salem to Periyar Bus Standbus bus
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain train 16779 / ...
    7h 27m
    ₹835–3,357

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salem to Tiruchirappallibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Rameswarambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    8h 54m
    ₹781–1,905

Salem (SXV) to Madurai (IXM) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,243Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 388.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Salem, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?

You can take a bus from Salem to Rameswaram via Madurai in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Rameswaram twice a week. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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