Buses from Salem to Madurai

Buses from Salem to Madurai

Salem
Madurai
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Salem to Madurai Bus Schedule

OperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Rp Travels
AC Sleeper
00:10
04:00
$11.93
Savistara Roadlines
AC Semi Sleeper
00:29
04:00
$15.31
Kbs Travels
AC Semi Sleeper
00:45
05:25
$7.33
SPS Travels India
AC Seater
01:05
06:50
$4.65
Intrcity Smartbus
AC Sleeper
01:25
06:00
$11.59
Sri Kumaran Travels
AC Sleeper
01:45
06:00
$15.32
Vee Vee Bus
AC Sleeper
02:10
05:35
$15.53
Intrcity Smartbus
AC Sleeper
02:30
07:15
$17.05
Intrcity Smartbus
AC Seater
02:50
07:35
$4.37
Sri Kumaran Travels
AC Sleeper
03:20
07:45
$10.73
Yas Tours
AC Sleeper
03:55
07:10
$16.42
Sri Siddhan Travels
AC Sleeper
04:15
08:15
$8.43
Shyamoli Paribahan
AC Sleeper
05:30
09:30
$9.38
NueGo
AC Semi Sleeper
06:00
10:35
$4.08
Shyamoli Paribahan
AC Sleeper
06:30
10:30
$20.85
Big Bus
AC Sleeper
08:30
11:55
$65.67
Jose Travels
Non-AC Sleeper
10:20
14:45
$7.65
Ourbus India
AC Seater
11:15
04:00
$15.94
Golden Eagle Tours and Travels
AC Semi Sleeper
12:21
16:15
$7.11
Madurai Balajee Tours
AC Seater
12:45
17:30
$4.38

How to get from Salem to Madurai by Bus

Taking a bus to get from Salem to Madurai 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 Salem to Madurai 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 Salem to Madurai?

Traveling by bus, the distance from Salem to Madurai 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 Salem to Madurai by Bus?

The estimate travel time from Salem to Madurai is about 2h 15m. Note that traveling by bus is slower compared to driving your own car or getting a taxi. Depending on the departure time congestion between Salem and Madurai 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 Salem to Madurai by Bus?

The ticket price from Salem to Madurai 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.

Salem to Madurai timetable

To help you plan your trip, here is the Salem to Madurai 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 Salem to Madurai

Facts about the bus from Salem to Madurai

Cheapest Bus$7
Fastest Bus2h 15m
Earliest Bus12:00 AM
Latest Bus11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes50
Distance113 kilometers
Bus CompaniesA1 Travels, Aahhaa Tourist, Al Travels, Big Bus, Dream Line Travels, Edens Holidays, Intrcity Smartbus, JaiSai Roadlinks, Jose Travels, Kallada Travels, KMRL Kalaimakalsk, Murahara Travels, National Travels, New Friends Travels, Orange Tours, Punchiry Travels, Royal Roadlinks, Royal Travels K, Savistara Roadlines, Shama Transport, Sri Kumaran Travels, Sri Siddhan Travels, Sri Sms Travels, SRL G Transport, Swamy Ayyappa Travels, Thirumalaivasan Transports, Vee Vee Bus, Vkv Travels, Yas Tours, Yolo Bus