✓ Top Deals ✓ Compare all buses ✓ The One Simple Search

How to get from Madurai to Salem

Compare Buses and Carpool with one click and find the best one for you
The Best Deals Save up to 70%
The Most Choices Millions of routes worldwide
Easy and Transparent Compare offers with 1 click

What is the best way to travel from Madurai to Salem?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses and Carpool for the journey to Salem from Madurai. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Car is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
3h 45m
£16
£18
9
Car
3h 0m
£4
£4
1

What is the cheapest way to reach Salem from Madurai?

You can get to Salem with just £4 by taking a Car from BlaBlaCar, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
tomorrow
Sunday
Monday
from £16
Tuesday
Wednesday
from £16
Thursday
from £4

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Intrcity Smartbus
    4h 55m
    0
    21:35
    Madurai
    Periyar Bus Stand
    02:30
    Salem
    New Bus Stand
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    £16
  • Intrcity Smartbus
    4h 25m
    0
    22:00
    Madurai
    Periyar Bus Stand
    02:25
    Salem
    New Bus Stand
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    First Class
    £17
  • Intrcity Smartbus
    4h 40m
    0
    21:00
    Madurai
    Periyar Bus Stand
    01:40
    Salem
    New Bus Stand
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    First Class
    £19
  • Intrcity Smartbus
    3h 45m
    0
    22:25
    Madurai
    Periyar Bus Stand
    02:10
    Salem
    New Bus Stand
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    £19

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Intrcity Smartbus
    4h 55m
    0
    21:35
    Madurai
    Periyar Bus Stand
    02:30
    Salem
    New Bus Stand
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    £16
  • Intrcity Smartbus
    4h 20m
    0
    22:30
    Madurai
    Periyar Bus Stand
    02:50
    Salem
    New Bus Stand
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    First Class
    £19
  • Intrcity Smartbus
    4h 40m
    0
    21:00
    Madurai
    Periyar Bus Stand
    01:40
    Salem
    New Bus Stand
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    First Class
    £21
  • Intrcity Smartbus
    4h 25m
    0
    22:00
    Madurai
    Periyar Bus Stand
    02:25
    Salem
    New Bus Stand
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    First Class
    £21

    Cheapest Carpool Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 0m
    0
    06:00
    Madurai
    09:00
    Salem
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £4

What are the fastest trips from Madurai to Salem?

You can get to Salem from Madurai in just 3h 0m with a Car from BlaBlaCar. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
tomorrow
Sunday
Monday
from 3h 45m
Tuesday
Wednesday
from 4h 20m
Thursday
from 3h 0m

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • Intrcity Smartbus
    3h 45m
    0
    22:25
    Madurai
    Periyar Bus Stand
    02:10
    Salem
    New Bus Stand
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    £19
  • Intrcity Smartbus
    4h 25m
    0
    22:00
    Madurai
    Periyar Bus Stand
    02:25
    Salem
    New Bus Stand
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    First Class
    £17
  • Intrcity Smartbus
    4h 40m
    0
    21:00
    Madurai
    Periyar Bus Stand
    01:40
    Salem
    New Bus Stand
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    First Class
    £19
  • Intrcity Smartbus
    4h 55m
    0
    21:35
    Madurai
    Periyar Bus Stand
    02:30
    Salem
    New Bus Stand
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    £16

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Intrcity Smartbus
    4h 20m
    0
    22:30
    Madurai
    Periyar Bus Stand
    02:50
    Salem
    New Bus Stand
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    First Class
    £19
  • Intrcity Smartbus
    4h 25m
    0
    22:00
    Madurai
    Periyar Bus Stand
    02:25
    Salem
    New Bus Stand
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    First Class
    £21
  • Intrcity Smartbus
    4h 40m
    0
    21:00
    Madurai
    Periyar Bus Stand
    01:40
    Salem
    New Bus Stand
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    First Class
    £21
  • Intrcity Smartbus
    4h 55m
    0
    21:35
    Madurai
    Periyar Bus Stand
    02:30
    Salem
    New Bus Stand
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    £16

    Fastest Carpool Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 0m
    0
    06:00
    Madurai
    09:00
    Salem
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £4
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Madurai to Salem

What are the most popular stations in Madurai and Salem?

In Madurai, you will usually depart from Railway Station, Periyar Bus Stand or Madurai Coach Station, while in Salem you will be arriving at Alhind tours and travels, Tamil Sangam Rd or Train Station, 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 Salem from Madurai? With 3 connections between 2 Bus and Car 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 Madurai and Salem, you can pay as low as £4 with a Car from BlaBlaCar.

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 Car from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Salem in just 3h 0m.

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 Madurai and Salem are Intrcity Smartbus and BlaBlaCar, 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 Madurai and Salem 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 Tirupparangunram or to Māllur, and look at flights from Madurai Airport, and landing at . 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 Madurai to Salem?

The most popular companies between Madurai and Salem, are Intrcity Smartbus and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Intrcity Smartbus

All you need to know when you travel from Madurai to Salem

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Madurai to Salem. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Madurai to Salem

How can I reach Salem from Madurai?

Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Bus and Car, with which you can get to Salem from Madurai.

How far is Salem from Madurai?

The distance between Madurai and Salem is 192.8 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Madurai and Salem?

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 Madurai to Salem?

You can get to Salem with just £4 by taking a Car from BlaBlaCar.

What is the fastest way to get from Madurai to Salem?

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 Salem in just 3h 0m with a Car from BlaBlaCar.

More routes to Madurai and to Salem

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Madurai and to Salem. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

The CheckMyBus App

Free Download

App Store
CheckMyBus App
Close
GPDR CheckMyBus shield

We value your privacy!

To show you the best bus deals, we and our partners use technical, analytical, and marketing cookies for ads personalisation. We remember your anonymized details to provide a personalized experience.