What is the best way to travel from Salem to Madurai?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Carpool to Madurai from Salem. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 5 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Madurai from Salem?
You can reach Madurai with just £3 by taking a Bus from NueGo, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Intrcity Smartbus4h 45m001:15SalemNew Bus Stand06:00MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 15/12/2025 01:15:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 15/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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Intrcity Smartbus3h 40m001:50SalemNew Bus Stand05:30MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 15/12/2025 01:50:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 15/12/2025 05:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus4h 20m003:40SalemAlhind tours and travels08:00MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Alhind tours and travels, Salem (India) at 15/12/2025 03:40:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 15/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
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FlixBus4h 25m003:40SalemAlhind tours and travels08:05MaduraiMadurai Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Alhind tours and travels, Salem (India) at 15/12/2025 03:40:00 to Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 15/12/2025 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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Zingbus3h 55m001:40SalemIndianOil Gas Station05:35MaduraiMadurai Coach Station0First ClassA Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 15/12/2025 01:40:00 to Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 15/12/2025 05:35:00. 50 First Class ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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BlaBlaCar3h 0m006:30Salem09:30Madurai0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Salem (India) at 17/12/2025 06:30:00 to , Madurai (India) arriving at 17/12/2025 09:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Cheapest Carpool Wednesday
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Intrcity Smartbus4h 45m001:15SalemNew Bus Stand06:00MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 18/12/2025 01:15:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 18/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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Intrcity Smartbus3h 40m001:50SalemNew Bus Stand05:30MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 18/12/2025 01:50:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 18/12/2025 05:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus3h 55m000:50SalemAlhind tours and travels04:45MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Alhind tours and travels, Salem (India) at 18/12/2025 00:50:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 18/12/2025 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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FlixBus3h 55m001:20SalemAlhind tours and travels05:15MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Alhind tours and travels, Salem (India) at 18/12/2025 01:20:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 18/12/2025 05:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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Zingbus4h 25m003:00SalemIndianOil Gas Station07:25MaduraiMadurai Coach Station0First ClassA Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 18/12/2025 03:00:00 to Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 18/12/2025 07:25:00. 50 First Class ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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NueGo4h 35m023:30SalemNew Bus Stand04:05MaduraiMadurai Coach Station0Premium EconomyA Bus from NueGo goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 19/12/2025 23:30:00 to Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 20/12/2025 04:05:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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FlixBus3h 55m000:50SalemAlhind tours and travels04:45MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Alhind tours and travels, Salem (India) at 19/12/2025 00:50:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 19/12/2025 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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FlixBus3h 55m001:20SalemAlhind tours and travels05:15MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Alhind tours and travels, Salem (India) at 19/12/2025 01:20:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 19/12/2025 05:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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Intrcity Smartbus4h 45m001:15SalemNew Bus Stand06:00MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 19/12/2025 01:15:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 19/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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Intrcity Smartbus3h 40m001:50SalemNew Bus Stand05:30MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 19/12/2025 01:50:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 19/12/2025 05:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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BlaBlaCar3h 0m007:10Salem10:10Madurai0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Salem (India) at 19/12/2025 07:10:00 to , Madurai (India) arriving at 19/12/2025 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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BlaBlaCar2h 50m021:00Salem23:50Madurai0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Salem (India) at 19/12/2025 21:00:00 to , Madurai (India) arriving at 19/12/2025 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
Cheapest Buses Friday
Cheapest Carpool Friday
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Intrcity Smartbus3h 40m001:50SalemNew Bus Stand05:30MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 20/12/2025 01:50:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 20/12/2025 05:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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Intrcity Smartbus4h 55m003:25SalemNew Bus Stand08:20MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 20/12/2025 03:25:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 20/12/2025 08:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
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Zingbus4h 25m003:00SalemIndianOil Gas Station07:25MaduraiMadurai Coach Station0First ClassA Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 20/12/2025 03:00:00 to Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 20/12/2025 07:25:00. 50 First Class ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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NueGo4h 5m001:50SalemNew Bus Stand05:55MaduraiMadurai Coach Station0Premium EconomyA Bus from NueGo goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 20/12/2025 01:50:00 to Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 20/12/2025 05:55:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
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NueGo4h 5m002:50SalemNew Bus Stand06:55MaduraiMadurai Coach Station0Premium EconomyA Bus from NueGo goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 20/12/2025 02:50:00 to Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 20/12/2025 06:55:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
What are the fastest trips from Salem to Madurai?
You can get to Madurai from Salem in just 2h 50m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Intrcity Smartbus3h 40m001:50SalemNew Bus Stand05:30MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 15/12/2025 01:50:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 15/12/2025 05:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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Zingbus3h 55m001:40SalemIndianOil Gas Station05:35MaduraiMadurai Coach Station0First ClassA Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 15/12/2025 01:40:00 to Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 15/12/2025 05:35:00. 50 First Class ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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FlixBus4h 20m003:40SalemAlhind tours and travels08:00MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Alhind tours and travels, Salem (India) at 15/12/2025 03:40:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 15/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
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FlixBus4h 25m003:40SalemAlhind tours and travels08:05MaduraiMadurai Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Alhind tours and travels, Salem (India) at 15/12/2025 03:40:00 to Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 15/12/2025 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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Intrcity Smartbus4h 45m001:15SalemNew Bus Stand06:00MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 15/12/2025 01:15:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 15/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Fastest Buses Monday
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BlaBlaCar3h 0m006:30Salem09:30Madurai0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Salem (India) at 17/12/2025 06:30:00 to , Madurai (India) arriving at 17/12/2025 09:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Fastest Carpool Wednesday
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Intrcity Smartbus3h 40m001:50SalemNew Bus Stand05:30MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 18/12/2025 01:50:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 18/12/2025 05:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus3h 55m000:50SalemAlhind tours and travels04:45MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Alhind tours and travels, Salem (India) at 18/12/2025 00:50:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 18/12/2025 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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FlixBus3h 55m001:20SalemAlhind tours and travels05:15MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Alhind tours and travels, Salem (India) at 18/12/2025 01:20:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 18/12/2025 05:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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Zingbus4h 25m003:00SalemIndianOil Gas Station07:25MaduraiMadurai Coach Station0First ClassA Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 18/12/2025 03:00:00 to Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 18/12/2025 07:25:00. 50 First Class ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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Intrcity Smartbus4h 45m001:15SalemNew Bus Stand06:00MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 18/12/2025 01:15:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 18/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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BlaBlaCar2h 50m021:00Salem23:50Madurai0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Salem (India) at 19/12/2025 21:00:00 to , Madurai (India) arriving at 19/12/2025 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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BlaBlaCar3h 0m007:10Salem10:10Madurai0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Salem (India) at 19/12/2025 07:10:00 to , Madurai (India) arriving at 19/12/2025 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Intrcity Smartbus3h 40m001:50SalemNew Bus Stand05:30MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 19/12/2025 01:50:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 19/12/2025 05:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus3h 55m000:50SalemAlhind tours and travels04:45MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Alhind tours and travels, Salem (India) at 19/12/2025 00:50:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 19/12/2025 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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FlixBus3h 55m001:20SalemAlhind tours and travels05:15MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Alhind tours and travels, Salem (India) at 19/12/2025 01:20:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 19/12/2025 05:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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NueGo4h 35m023:30SalemNew Bus Stand04:05MaduraiMadurai Coach Station0Premium EconomyA Bus from NueGo goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 19/12/2025 23:30:00 to Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 20/12/2025 04:05:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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Intrcity Smartbus4h 45m001:15SalemNew Bus Stand06:00MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 19/12/2025 01:15:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 19/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Fastest Carpool Friday
Fastest Buses Friday
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Intrcity Smartbus3h 40m001:50SalemNew Bus Stand05:30MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 20/12/2025 01:50:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 20/12/2025 05:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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NueGo4h 5m001:50SalemNew Bus Stand05:55MaduraiMadurai Coach Station0Premium EconomyA Bus from NueGo goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 20/12/2025 01:50:00 to Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 20/12/2025 05:55:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
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NueGo4h 5m002:50SalemNew Bus Stand06:55MaduraiMadurai Coach Station0Premium EconomyA Bus from NueGo goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 20/12/2025 02:50:00 to Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 20/12/2025 06:55:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
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Zingbus4h 25m003:00SalemIndianOil Gas Station07:25MaduraiMadurai Coach Station0First ClassA Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 20/12/2025 03:00:00 to Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 20/12/2025 07:25:00. 50 First Class ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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Intrcity Smartbus4h 55m003:25SalemNew Bus Stand08:20MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 20/12/2025 03:25:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 20/12/2025 08:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
Fastest Buses Saturday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Salem to Madurai
What are the most popular stations in Salem and Madurai?
In Salem, you will usually depart from Alhind tours and travels, Train Station or Tamil Sangam Rd, while in Madurai you will be arriving at Railway Station, Mattuthavani Bus Stand or Periyar Bus Stand, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Madurai from Salem? With 4 connections between 5 Bus and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Salem and Madurai, you can pay as low as £3 with a Bus from NueGo.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Madurai in just 2h 50m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Salem and Madurai are Intrcity Smartbus, FlixBus and Zingbus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Salem and Madurai is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Māllur or to Tirupparangunram, and look at flights from , and landing at Madurai Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Salem to Madurai?
The most popular companies between Salem and Madurai, are Intrcity Smartbus, FlixBus and Zingbus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Intrcity Smartbus, FlixBus, Zingbus and 1 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Salem to Madurai
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Salem to Madurai. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Salem to Madurai
How can I reach Madurai from Salem?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Madurai from Salem.
How far is Madurai from Salem?
The distance between Salem and Madurai is 192.8 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Salem and Madurai?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 5 kgs of CO2, a train 7 kgs, a car 33 kgs, and a flight 47 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Salem to Madurai?
You can get to Madurai with just £3 by taking a Bus from NueGo.
What is the fastest way to get from Salem to Madurai?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Madurai in just 2h 50m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
More routes to Salem and to Madurai
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Salem and to Madurai. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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