Compare all timetables for the bus from Salem to Madurai
Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Salem to Madurai from various bus operators like Intrcity Smartbus, FlixBus or NueGo for the next days.
| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 4h 20m | 03:40 | Salem | Alhind tours and travels | 08:00 | Madurai | Periyar Bus Stand | Economy | £5 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Alhind tours and travels, Salem (India) at 05/12/2025 03:40:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 05/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
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| FlixBus | 4h 25m | 03:40 | Salem | Alhind tours and travels | 08:05 | Madurai | Madurai Coach Station | Economy | £5 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Alhind tours and travels, Salem (India) at 05/12/2025 03:40:00 to Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 05/12/2025 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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| FlixBus | 3h 55m | 00:50 | Salem | Alhind tours and travels | 04:45 | Madurai | Periyar Bus Stand | Economy | £6 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Alhind tours and travels, Salem (India) at 05/12/2025 00:50:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 05/12/2025 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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| FlixBus | 3h 55m | 01:20 | Salem | Alhind tours and travels | 05:15 | Madurai | Periyar Bus Stand | Economy | £6 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Alhind tours and travels, Salem (India) at 05/12/2025 01:20:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 05/12/2025 05:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| NueGo | 4h 35m | 23:30 | Salem | New Bus Stand | 04:05 | Madurai | Madurai Coach Station | Premium Economy | £3 |
A Bus from NueGo goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 06/12/2025 23:30:00 to Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 07/12/2025 04:05:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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| FlixBus | 3h 55m | 00:50 | Salem | Alhind tours and travels | 04:45 | Madurai | Periyar Bus Stand | Economy | £4 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Alhind tours and travels, Salem (India) at 06/12/2025 00:50:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 06/12/2025 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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| FlixBus | 4h 10m | 00:50 | Salem | Alhind tours and travels | 05:00 | Madurai | Mattuthavani Bus Stand | Economy | £4 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Alhind tours and travels, Salem (India) at 06/12/2025 00:50:00 to Mattuthavani Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 06/12/2025 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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| NueGo | 4h 35m | 14:00 | Salem | New Bus Stand | 18:35 | Madurai | Madurai Coach Station | Premium Economy | £4 |
A Bus from NueGo goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 06/12/2025 14:00:00 to Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 06/12/2025 18:35:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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| Intrcity Smartbus | 3h 40m | 03:05 | Salem | New Bus Stand | 06:45 | Madurai | Periyar Bus Stand | Basic | £7 |
A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 06/12/2025 03:05:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 06/12/2025 06:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| NueGo | 4h 35m | 14:00 | Salem | New Bus Stand | 18:35 | Madurai | Madurai Coach Station | Premium Economy | £3 |
A Bus from NueGo goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 07/12/2025 14:00:00 to Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 07/12/2025 18:35:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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| NueGo | 4h 35m | 23:30 | Salem | New Bus Stand | 04:05 | Madurai | Madurai Coach Station | Premium Economy | £3 |
A Bus from NueGo goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 07/12/2025 23:30:00 to Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 08/12/2025 04:05:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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| Intrcity Smartbus | 4h 45m | 01:15 | Salem | New Bus Stand | 06:00 | Madurai | Periyar Bus Stand | Basic | £6 |
A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 07/12/2025 01:15:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 07/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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| Intrcity Smartbus | 3h 40m | 01:50 | Salem | New Bus Stand | 05:30 | Madurai | Periyar Bus Stand | Basic | £6 |
A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 07/12/2025 01:50:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 07/12/2025 05:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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| Intrcity Smartbus | 3h 40m | 03:05 | Salem | New Bus Stand | 06:45 | Madurai | Periyar Bus Stand | Basic | £6 |
A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 07/12/2025 03:05:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 07/12/2025 06:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 3h 55m | 01:20 | Salem | Alhind tours and travels | 05:15 | Madurai | Periyar Bus Stand | Economy | £5 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Alhind tours and travels, Salem (India) at 08/12/2025 01:20:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 08/12/2025 05:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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| FlixBus | 4h 20m | 03:40 | Salem | Alhind tours and travels | 08:00 | Madurai | Periyar Bus Stand | Economy | £5 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Alhind tours and travels, Salem (India) at 08/12/2025 03:40:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 08/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
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| FlixBus | 4h 25m | 03:40 | Salem | Alhind tours and travels | 08:05 | Madurai | Madurai Coach Station | Economy | £5 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Alhind tours and travels, Salem (India) at 08/12/2025 03:40:00 to Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 08/12/2025 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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| Zingbus | 3h 55m | 01:40 | Salem | IndianOil Gas Station | 05:35 | Madurai | Madurai Coach Station | First Class | £7 |
A Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 08/12/2025 01:40:00 to Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 08/12/2025 05:35:00. 50 First Class ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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| Zingbus | 3h 25m | 03:00 | Salem | IndianOil Gas Station | 06:25 | Madurai | Madurai Coach Station | First Class | £8 |
A Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 08/12/2025 03:00:00 to Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 08/12/2025 06:25:00. 50 First Class ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| NueGo | 4h 35m | 14:00 | Salem | New Bus Stand | 18:35 | Madurai | Madurai Coach Station | Premium Economy | £3 |
A Bus from NueGo goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 09/12/2025 14:00:00 to Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 09/12/2025 18:35:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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| NueGo | 4h 35m | 23:30 | Salem | New Bus Stand | 04:05 | Madurai | Madurai Coach Station | Premium Economy | £3 |
A Bus from NueGo goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 09/12/2025 23:30:00 to Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 10/12/2025 04:05:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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| Intrcity Smartbus | 4h 45m | 01:15 | Salem | New Bus Stand | 06:00 | Madurai | Periyar Bus Stand | Basic | £5 |
A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 09/12/2025 01:15:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 09/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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| Intrcity Smartbus | 3h 40m | 01:50 | Salem | New Bus Stand | 05:30 | Madurai | Periyar Bus Stand | Basic | £6 |
A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 09/12/2025 01:50:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 09/12/2025 05:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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| Intrcity Smartbus | 3h 40m | 03:05 | Salem | New Bus Stand | 06:45 | Madurai | Periyar Bus Stand | Basic | £6 |
A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 09/12/2025 03:05:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 09/12/2025 06:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| NueGo | 4h 35m | 14:00 | Salem | New Bus Stand | 18:35 | Madurai | Madurai Coach Station | Premium Economy | £3 |
A Bus from NueGo goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 10/12/2025 14:00:00 to Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 10/12/2025 18:35:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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| NueGo | 4h 35m | 23:30 | Salem | New Bus Stand | 04:05 | Madurai | Madurai Coach Station | Premium Economy | £3 |
A Bus from NueGo goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 10/12/2025 23:30:00 to Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 11/12/2025 04:05:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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| Intrcity Smartbus | 4h 45m | 01:15 | Salem | New Bus Stand | 06:00 | Madurai | Periyar Bus Stand | Basic | £5 |
A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 10/12/2025 01:15:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 10/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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| FlixBus | 4h 20m | 03:40 | Salem | Alhind tours and travels | 08:00 | Madurai | Periyar Bus Stand | Economy | £5 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Alhind tours and travels, Salem (India) at 10/12/2025 03:40:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 10/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
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| FlixBus | 4h 25m | 03:40 | Salem | Alhind tours and travels | 08:05 | Madurai | Madurai Coach Station | Economy | £5 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Alhind tours and travels, Salem (India) at 10/12/2025 03:40:00 to Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 10/12/2025 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 3h 55m | 00:50 | Salem | Alhind tours and travels | 04:45 | Madurai | Periyar Bus Stand | Economy | £5 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Alhind tours and travels, Salem (India) at 11/12/2025 00:50:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 11/12/2025 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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| FlixBus | 4h 20m | 03:40 | Salem | Alhind tours and travels | 08:00 | Madurai | Periyar Bus Stand | Economy | £5 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Alhind tours and travels, Salem (India) at 11/12/2025 03:40:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 11/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
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| FlixBus | 4h 25m | 03:40 | Salem | Alhind tours and travels | 08:05 | Madurai | Madurai Coach Station | Economy | £5 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Alhind tours and travels, Salem (India) at 11/12/2025 03:40:00 to Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 11/12/2025 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Salem to Madurai is £3 on 02/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.
Frequency of bus connections between Salem and Madurai
Saturday
is the busiest day, with more than 34 daily coaches from Salem to Madurai. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Salem and Madurai.
The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 108 coaches from Salem to Madurai, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Salem and Madurai, with 4 offers.
Facts about coaches from Salem to Madurai
Compare all providers like Intrcity Smartbus, FlixBus and NueGo that travel 16 times every day by bus from Salem to Madurai in one click! Book your bus ticket from Salem to Madurai starting from £3!
| Cheapest Bus | £3 |
| Fastest Bus | 3h 10m |
| Earliest Coach | 00:50 |
| Latest Coach | 03:40 |
| Daily Bus Connections | 16 Ø |
| Distance | 192.8 km |
| Coach Companies | Intrcity Smartbus, FlixBus, NueGo and Zingbus |
Cheapest coach connections from Salem to Madurai
Every day, 16 buses from 4 coach companies leave Salem for Madurai: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
01/12
Tuesday
02/12
Wednesday
03/12
Thursday
04/12
Friday
05/12
£5
Saturday
06/12
£3
Sunday
07/12
£3
Monday
08/12
£7
Tuesday
09/12
£5
Wednesday
10/12
£5
Thursday
11/12
£5
Friday
12/12
£6
Saturday
13/12
Sunday
14/12
Monday
15/12
Tuesday
16/12
Wednesday
17/12
Thursday
18/12
Friday
19/12
£3
Saturday
20/12
Sunday
21/12
Monday
22/12
Tuesday
23/12
Wednesday
24/12
Thursday
25/12
Friday
26/12
Saturday
27/12
Sunday
28/12
The cheapest time to travel from Salem to Madurai
With a price starting from £3, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Salem to Madurai. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £5.
Evening
is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Salem to Madurai, with £3. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £3.
How to save money travelling from Salem to Madurai
Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:
Book the ticket from Salem to Madurai in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Salem to Madurai, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.
If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Salem to Madurai are also emptier.All bus stations and stops in Salem and Madurai
The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Salem and Madurai.
Compare the bus with other modes of transport
The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Salem to Madurai? Compare all modes of transports from
Salem to Madurai.
Service and Comfort on the bus from Salem to Madurai
Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Salem to Madurai? Or which bus companies serve the route Salem to Madurai? Below you will find answers to your questions.
FAQs about the Salem to Madurai bus
How much does a Salem - Madurai coach trip cost?
This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Salem - Madurai bus trip is available from £3 and takes 4h 35m. Compare offers and save money!
How much could I save by comparing buses from Salem to Madurai?
The connection Salem to Madurai is offered by 4 companies with ticket prices ranging from £3 to £14. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.
How many connections are available for the Salem - Madurai route on average every day?
Each day, the bus route from Salem to Madurai is offered by roughly 16 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.
How long does a bus to Madurai from Salem take?
The quickest coach from Salem to Madurai is provided by Intrcity Smartbus and takes 3h 10m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £12. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.
What time is the first bus from Salem to Madurai?
The earliest bus to Madurai departs from Salem at 00:50. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
What time is the last coach from Salem to Madurai?
The latest bus to Madurai departs from Salem at 03:40. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
Which bus companies serve the Salem - Madurai route?
Passengers looking to travel from Salem to Madurai can travel with Intrcity Smartbus, FlixBus and NueGo. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.
Is there a direct bus between Salem and Madurai?
You can check all the direct connections between Salem and Madurai by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intrcity Smartbus, FlixBus and NueGo.
What can I take with me on the bus to Madurai from Salem?
Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Salem Madurai bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment is available for the Salem Madurai bus route?
The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Salem to Madurai on your planned travel date.
Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Salem to Madurai
Basic
Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.
Economy
The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.
Premium Economy
A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.
First Class
Best of the best: you will find the most comfortable accommodation to work or relax during your travel.
More bus routes to Salem and to Madurai
Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Salem and to Madurai. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
Popular Airport Transfers to Salem and to Madurai
