Buses from Madurai to Salem

Buses from Madurai to Salem

Madurai
Salem
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Madurai to Salem Bus Schedule

OperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Murahara Travels
AC Sleeper
00:00
03:10
$28.46
Aadithya Travels
AC Seater
00:20
03:50
$19.16
Edens Holidays
AC Seater
00:40
04:05
$12.04
Shyamoli Paribahan
AC Sleeper
01:05
04:15
$10.08
Jose Travels
Non-AC Seater
01:25
06:45
$7.65
Edens Holidays
AC Seater
01:45
05:05
$13.68
Savistara Roadlines
AC Semi Sleeper
02:20
04:15
$20.79
Ourbus India
AC Seater
02:55
05:30
$3.64
Vee Vee Bus
AC Sleeper
03:30
05:45
$11.06
NueGo
AC Sleeper
06:00
10:25
$8.16
NueGo
AC Sleeper
06:30
10:55
$10.51
Madurai Balajee Tours
AC Seater
08:30
12:15
$7.39
Blue Birds Travels
AC Sleeper
08:50
13:00
$9.74
Vkv Travels
AC Sleeper
09:15
13:10
$54.73
Mrm Travels
AC Seater
10:00
13:55
$3.83
Northern Travels
AC Sleeper
10:30
13:15
$20.79
Mettur Supers Mss
AC Sleeper
11:00
15:00
$6.57
Jose Travels
Non-AC Sleeper
11:25
15:35
$7.65
Aahhaa Tourist
AC Sleeper
12:00
16:00
$5.46
Akv Vasantha Travels
Non-AC Seater
12:45
16:05
$6.01

How to get from Madurai to Salem by Bus

Taking a bus to get from Madurai to Salem is a safe, comfortable and less expensive alternative for traveling this route. To popular destinations, bus companies operate multiple trips per day, often round the clock at 30-60 minute intervals. To less traveled destinations, there may be only 1 scheduled trip a day. The most common bus types are non-air-conditioned, air-conditioned, and premium buses.

It is best to reserve your tickets at least a few days ahead of your travel date. Check our list of bus companies available for online booking offering Madurai to Salem tickets. When traveling on weekends and holidays it is recommended to reserve tickets much earlier due to higher numbers of travelers, both vacation-makers and urban workers returning home to their provincial home.

How far is it from Madurai to Salem?

Traveling by bus, the distance from Madurai to Salem depends on the route taken. Most bus companies travel via expressways or tollways. This may not necessarily be the shortest route but it is the fastest one as normally there is less traffic and no traffic lights.

To get to certain island destinations which are not connected to the mainland by a bridge, buses board large car ferries. Passengers are usually asked to get off the bus, but there is no need to take your luggage from the bus. The travel distance from port to port is added to the total distance.

How long does it take to get from Madurai to Salem by Bus?

The estimate travel time from Madurai to Salem is about 2h 20m. Note that traveling by bus is slower compared to driving your own car or getting a taxi. Depending on the departure time congestion between Madurai and Salem may differ greatly There is usually more traffic between morning until afternoon during weekdays than during weekends.

Another important factor that may affect travel time is the type of bus. Premium or VIP buses are usually faster as they use motorways and call to fewer bus stations (if any) en route. Buses normally make short 10-30-minute breaks after a few hours of continuous travel to allow passengers use bathrooms, stock up on munchies and let bus attendants and the driver have rest.

Some premium buses have onboard toilets and the second driver. Nevertheless, usually they still make en route stops for a quick lunch or fuel refill.

How much does it cost to get from Madurai to Salem by Bus?

The ticket price from Madurai to Salem can vary depending on the type of buses you choose. For a less expensive ticket consider non-air-conditioned or ordinary buses. Premium or luxury buses are more expensive but you can expect more comfort and some additional services like phone charging ports, personal entertainment system screens and toilets.

Madurai to Salem timetable

To help you plan your trip, here is the Madurai to Salem timetable of bus departure and arrival times.

Best Rated Companies for this Route

Bus companies differ a lot in quality and service they provide. When choosing a bus company for you travels, do some basic research before you buy your tickets.

Safety is one of the most important aspects to consider. We also recommend you checking reviews on overall service quality of the bus companies serving this route.

Our service only partners with reliable and trustworthy bus companies. We do our best to provide your a choice of the best operators available on each route.

Transportation from Madurai to Salem

Facts about the bus from Madurai to Salem

Cheapest Bus$7
Fastest Bus2h 20m
Earliest Bus12:15 AM
Latest Bus11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes60
Distance117 kilometers
Bus CompaniesA1 Travels, Aahhaa Tourist, Al Travels, Big Bus, Conti travels, Dream Line Travels, Edens Holidays, Golden Eagle Tours and Travels, Intrcity Smartbus, Jabbar Travels, JaiSai Roadlinks, Janaki Road Lines, Kallada Travels, KMRL Kalaimakalsk, Mettur Supers Mss , Murahara Travels, Muthumari Travels, National Travels Madurai, New Friends Travels, Orange Tours, Rathimeena Travels, Ravina Travels, Royal Roadlinks, Royal Travels K, Sangeetha Travels, Shama Transport, Sharma Transports, Shri Baghyalakshmi Travels Sblt , Sps Travels, Sri Kumaran Travels, Sri Siddhan Travels, Sri Sms Travels, SRL G Transport, Swamy Ayyappa Travels, Thirumalaivasan Transports, Vkv Travels, Yas Tours