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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Madurai to Salem from various bus operators like Intrcity Smartbus, NueGo or Zingbus for the next days.

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$13

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$10

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Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Zingbus	4h 40m	10:00 PM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	2:40 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station		First Class	$13	A Bus from Zingbus goes from Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) at 12/6/2025 10:00:00 PM to IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) arriving at 12/7/2025 2:40:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
	Zingbus	4h 20m	10:40 PM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	3:00 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station		First Class	$13	A Bus from Zingbus goes from Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) at 12/6/2025 10:40:00 PM to IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:00:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
NueGo	5h 10m	11:30 PM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	4:40 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	Premium Economy	$5	A Bus from NueGo goes from Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) at 12/7/2025 11:30:00 PM to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 12/8/2025 4:40:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
NueGo	5h 10m	2:00 PM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	7:10 PM	Salem	New Bus Stand	Premium Economy	$7	A Bus from NueGo goes from Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) at 12/7/2025 2:00:00 PM to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
Intrcity Smartbus	4h 25m	11:00 PM	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	3:25 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	Basic	$8	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 12/7/2025 11:00:00 PM to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:25:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intrcity Smartbus	4h 35m	9:45 PM	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	2:20 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	Basic	$9	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 12/7/2025 9:45:00 PM to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:20:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Intrcity Smartbus	4h 25m	10:30 PM	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	2:55 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	Basic	$9	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 12/7/2025 10:30:00 PM to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Zingbus	4h 40m	10:00 PM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	2:40 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station		First Class	$10	A Bus from Zingbus goes from Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) at 12/8/2025 10:00:00 PM to IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:40:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
	Zingbus	4h 20m	10:40 PM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	3:00 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station		First Class	$14	A Bus from Zingbus goes from Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) at 12/8/2025 10:40:00 PM to IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) arriving at 12/9/2025 3:00:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
NueGo	5h 10m	11:30 PM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	4:40 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	Premium Economy	$3	A Bus from NueGo goes from Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) at 12/9/2025 11:30:00 PM to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:40:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
NueGo	5h 10m	2:00 PM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	7:10 PM	Salem	New Bus Stand	Premium Economy	$4	A Bus from NueGo goes from Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) at 12/9/2025 2:00:00 PM to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
Intrcity Smartbus	4h 25m	11:00 PM	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	3:25 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	Basic	$7	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 12/9/2025 11:00:00 PM to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:25:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intrcity Smartbus	4h 35m	9:45 PM	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	2:20 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	Basic	$8	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 12/9/2025 9:45:00 PM to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:20:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Intrcity Smartbus	4h 25m	10:30 PM	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	2:55 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	Basic	$8	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 12/9/2025 10:30:00 PM to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
NueGo	5h 10m	2:00 PM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	7:10 PM	Salem	New Bus Stand	Premium Economy	$4	A Bus from NueGo goes from Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) at 12/10/2025 2:00:00 PM to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
NueGo	5h 10m	11:30 PM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	4:40 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	Premium Economy	$5	A Bus from NueGo goes from Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) at 12/10/2025 11:30:00 PM to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 12/11/2025 4:40:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
Intrcity Smartbus	4h 25m	11:00 PM	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	3:25 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	Basic	$7	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 12/10/2025 11:00:00 PM to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:25:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intrcity Smartbus	4h 35m	9:45 PM	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	2:20 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	Basic	$8	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 12/10/2025 9:45:00 PM to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:20:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Zingbus	4h 40m	10:00 PM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	2:40 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	First Class	$9	A Bus from Zingbus goes from Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) at 12/10/2025 10:00:00 PM to IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:40:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Madurai to Salem is $3 on 12/9/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Madurai and Salem

See here how frequent the connections between Madurai and Salem are, during different times and days of the week.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 30 daily buses from Madurai to Salem. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Madurai and Salem.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 87 buses from Madurai to Salem, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Madurai and Salem, with 3 offers.

Enjoy these deals on your way from Madurai to Salem

Intrcity Smartbus

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Facts about the bus from Madurai to Salem

Compare all providers like Intrcity Smartbus, NueGo and Zingbus that travel 18 times every day by bus from Madurai to Salem in one click! Book your bus ticket from Madurai to Salem starting from $3!

Cheapest Bus	$3
Fastest Bus	3h 45m
Earliest Bus	10:00 PM
Latest Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	18 Ø
Distance	119.9 miles
Bus Companies	Intrcity Smartbus, NueGo and Zingbus

Cheapest bus connections from Madurai to Salem

Every day, 18 buses from 3 bus companies leave Madurai for Salem: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

Saturday 12/06

$13

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$10

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Madurai to Salem

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Madurai to Salem, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $3, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Madurai to Salem. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $13.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Madurai to Salem, with $3. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $4.

How to save money travelling from Madurai to Salem

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 Madurai to Salem 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 Madurai to Salem, 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 buses from Madurai to Salem are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Madurai to Salem

These are the most booked bus companies between Madurai to Salem from our users.

NueGo from Madurai to Salem

Here you will find the key facts about the NueGo bus route Madurai to Salem:

Cheapest Price	$3
Fastest Bus	4h 25m
Earliest Bus	2:00 PM
Last Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

Intrcity Smartbus from Madurai to Salem

Here you will find the key facts about the Intrcity Smartbus bus route Madurai to Salem:

Cheapest Price	$7
Fastest Bus	3h 45m
Earliest Bus	9:00 PM
Last Bus	11:10 PM
Daily Connections	24 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

All bus stations and stops in Madurai and Salem

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Madurai and Salem.

Railway Station

Pattulotai Kalyana Sundaram Rd

Puttuthoppu Rd

Madurai Bus Station

Vakkil New Street

Alhind tours and travels

Tamil Sangam Rd

IndianOil Gas Station

Omalur Main Road 235

Service and Comfort on the bus from Madurai to Salem

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Madurai to Salem? Or which bus companies serve the route Madurai to Salem? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Madurai to Salem bus

How much does a Madurai Salem bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $3 and takes 5h 10m to reach Salem. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Madurai to Salem?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $3 and $25. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Salem.

On average, how many connections are available from Madurai to Salem each day?

Every day, the Madurai to Salem bus route is served by approximately 18 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Madurai to Salem take?

The fastest bus from Madurai to Salem is offered by Intrcity Smartbus and takes 3h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $24. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Madurai to Salem?

The earliest bus arriving in Salem from Madurai starts at 10:00 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Madurai to Salem?

The latest bus trip departing from Madurai for Salem starts at 11:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Madurai Salem route?

When traveling by bus from Madurai to Salem, passengers can travel with Intrcity Smartbus, NueGo and Zingbus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Madurai and Salem?

You can check all the direct connections between Madurai and Salem 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, NueGo and Zingbus.

What can I take with me on the Madurai to Salem bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Madurai Salem bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Madurai Salem 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 traveling 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 Madurai to Salem on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Madurai to Salem

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

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 Madurai and to Salem

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Madurai and to Salem. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!