There are 9 ways to get from Salem to Sethu Karai 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 41m₹1,105–3,607Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain 07355 / ...
10h 12m₹639–3,089Train via Rasipuram
- Take the train from Rasipuram to Ramanathapuramtrain 16734
8h 24m₹718–3,783Drive 323.2 km
- Drive from Salem to Sethu Karaicar 323.2 km
4h 47m₹3,650–5,272Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Sethu Karaitaxi 323.2 km
4h 47m₹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 Sethu Karaitaxi
6h 9m₹20,104–27,926Bus 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 43m₹986–2,315Bus
- 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 11mFly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Madurai (IXM)plane SXV - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain
8h 50m₹7,157–25,439
Salem (SXV) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Sethu Karai is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹3,100 and takes 10h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Sethu Karai is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Sethu Karai 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 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Sethu Karai. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Ramanathapuram via Salem Jn and Rasipuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
The distance between Salem and Sethu Karai is 343 km. The road distance is 323.2 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Sethu Karai without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 41m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Salem to Sethu Karai, including transfers.
Salem to Sethu Karai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Sethu Karai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rasipuram station.
The best way to get from Salem to Sethu Karai is to train via Rasipuram which takes 8h 24m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs ₹950 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Sethu Karai, 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 Sethu Karai via Madurai, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and FlixBus Ramanathapuram - Railway Station in around 6h 43m.
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- http://www.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
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–650
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Ramanathapuram - Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–600
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- 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
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–8,000
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 Sethu Karai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Madurai station.
Salem to Sethu Karai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ramanathapuram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Sethu Karai is 323 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Salem to Sethu Karai.
There are 19+ hotels available in Sethu Karai.