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

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
NueGo	4h 35m	11:30 PM	Salem	New Bus Stand	4:05 AM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	Premium Economy	$4	A Bus from NueGo goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 12/6/2025 11:30:00 PM to Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 12/7/2025 4:05:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
FlixBus	3h 55m	12:50 AM	Salem	Alhind tours and travels	4:45 AM	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	Economy	$5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Alhind tours and travels, Salem (India) at 12/6/2025 12:50:00 AM to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
FlixBus	4h 10m	12:50 AM	Salem	Alhind tours and travels	5:00 AM	Madurai	Mattuthavani Bus Stand	Economy	$5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Alhind tours and travels, Salem (India) at 12/6/2025 12:50:00 AM to Mattuthavani Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
NueGo	4h 35m	2:00 PM	Salem	New Bus Stand	6:35 PM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	Premium Economy	$6	A Bus from NueGo goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 12/6/2025 2:00:00 PM to Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:35:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Intrcity Smartbus	4h 45m	1:15 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	6:00 AM	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	Basic	$10	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 12/6/2025 1:15:00 AM to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
NueGo	4h 35m	2:00 PM	Salem	New Bus Stand	6:35 PM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	Premium Economy	$4	A Bus from NueGo goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 12/7/2025 2:00:00 PM to Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:35:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
NueGo	4h 35m	11:30 PM	Salem	New Bus Stand	4:05 AM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	Premium Economy	$4	A Bus from NueGo goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 12/7/2025 11:30:00 PM to Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 12/8/2025 4:05:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Intrcity Smartbus	4h 45m	1:15 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	6:00 AM	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	Basic	$8	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 12/7/2025 1:15:00 AM to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Intrcity Smartbus	3h 40m	1:50 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	5:30 AM	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	Basic	$8	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 12/7/2025 1:50:00 AM to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Intrcity Smartbus	3h 40m	3:05 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	6:45 AM	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	Basic	$8	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 12/7/2025 3:05:00 AM to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 55m	1:20 AM	Salem	Alhind tours and travels	5:15 AM	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	Economy	$6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Alhind tours and travels, Salem (India) at 12/8/2025 1:20:00 AM to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
FlixBus	4h 20m	3:40 AM	Salem	Alhind tours and travels	8:00 AM	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	Economy	$6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Alhind tours and travels, Salem (India) at 12/8/2025 3:40:00 AM to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
FlixBus	4h 25m	3:40 AM	Salem	Alhind tours and travels	8:05 AM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	Economy	$6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Alhind tours and travels, Salem (India) at 12/8/2025 3:40:00 AM to Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Zingbus	3h 55m	1:40 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	5:35 AM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	First Class	$10	A Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 12/8/2025 1:40:00 AM to Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:35:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Zingbus	3h 25m	3:00 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	6:25 AM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	First Class	$11	A Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 12/8/2025 3:00:00 AM to Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
NueGo	4h 35m	2:00 PM	Salem	New Bus Stand	6:35 PM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	Premium Economy	$4	A Bus from NueGo goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 12/9/2025 2:00:00 PM to Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:35:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
NueGo	4h 35m	11:30 PM	Salem	New Bus Stand	4:05 AM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	Premium Economy	$4	A Bus from NueGo goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 12/9/2025 11:30:00 PM to Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:05:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Intrcity Smartbus	4h 45m	1:15 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	6:00 AM	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	Basic	$7	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 12/9/2025 1:15:00 AM to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Intrcity Smartbus	3h 40m	1:50 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	5:30 AM	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	Basic	$8	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 12/9/2025 1:50:00 AM to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Intrcity Smartbus	3h 40m	3:05 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	6:45 AM	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	Basic	$8	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 12/9/2025 3:05:00 AM to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
NueGo	4h 35m	2:00 PM	Salem	New Bus Stand	6:35 PM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	Premium Economy	$4	A Bus from NueGo goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 12/10/2025 2:00:00 PM to Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:35:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
NueGo	4h 35m	11:30 PM	Salem	New Bus Stand	4:05 AM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	Premium Economy	$4	A Bus from NueGo goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 12/10/2025 11:30:00 PM to Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 12/11/2025 4:05:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
FlixBus	4h 20m	3:40 AM	Salem	Alhind tours and travels	8:00 AM	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	Economy	$6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Alhind tours and travels, Salem (India) at 12/10/2025 3:40:00 AM to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
FlixBus	4h 25m	3:40 AM	Salem	Alhind tours and travels	8:05 AM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	Economy	$6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Alhind tours and travels, Salem (India) at 12/10/2025 3:40:00 AM to Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intrcity Smartbus	4h 45m	1:15 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	6:00 AM	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	Basic	$7	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 12/10/2025 1:15:00 AM to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 55m	12:50 AM	Salem	Alhind tours and travels	4:45 AM	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	Economy	$6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Alhind tours and travels, Salem (India) at 12/11/2025 12:50:00 AM to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 12/11/2025 4:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
FlixBus	4h 20m	3:40 AM	Salem	Alhind tours and travels	8:00 AM	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	Economy	$6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Alhind tours and travels, Salem (India) at 12/11/2025 3:40:00 AM to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 12/11/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
FlixBus	4h 25m	3:40 AM	Salem	Alhind tours and travels	8:05 AM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	Economy	$6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Alhind tours and travels, Salem (India) at 12/11/2025 3:40:00 AM to Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 12/11/2025 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intrcity Smartbus	4h 45m	1:15 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	6:00 AM	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	Basic	$7	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 12/12/2025 1:15:00 AM to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 12/12/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
NueGo	4h 5m	1:50 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	5:55 AM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	Premium Economy	$8	A Bus from NueGo goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 12/12/2025 1:50:00 AM to Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 12/12/2025 5:55:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Intrcity Smartbus	4h 10m	12:35 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	3:45 AM	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	Basic	$9	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 12/12/2025 12:35:00 AM to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 12/12/2025 3:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
NueGo	4h 5m	2:50 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	6:55 AM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	Premium Economy	$9	A Bus from NueGo goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 12/12/2025 2:50:00 AM to Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 12/12/2025 6:55:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Zingbus	3h 25m	3:00 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	6:25 AM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	First Class	$10	A Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 12/12/2025 3:00:00 AM to Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 12/12/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Salem to Madurai is $4 on 12/2/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Salem and Madurai

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 34 daily buses from Salem to Madurai. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Salem and Madurai.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 126 buses from Salem to Madurai, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Salem and Madurai, with 4 offers.

Enjoy these deals on your way from Salem to Madurai

Intrcity Smartbus

Travel in comfort and enjoy a discount on your First Booking!

Facts about the bus from Salem to Madurai

Compare all providers like Intrcity Smartbus, FlixBus and NueGo that travel 19 times every day by bus from Salem to Madurai in one click! Book your bus ticket from Salem to Madurai starting from $4!

Cheapest Bus	$4
Fastest Bus	3h 10m
Earliest Bus	12:35 AM
Latest Bus	3:05 AM
Daily Bus Routes	19 Ø
Distance	119.9 miles
Bus Companies	Intrcity Smartbus, FlixBus, NueGo and Zingbus

Cheapest bus connections from Salem to Madurai

Every day, 19 buses from 4 bus companies leave Salem for Madurai: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/06/2025 and for the following days.

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Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

Saturday 12/06

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 Salem to Madurai

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

With a price starting from $4, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Salem to Madurai. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $6.

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

How to save money travelling from Salem to Madurai

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

Beloved bus companies from Salem to Madurai

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

Intrcity Smartbus from Salem to Madurai

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

Cheapest Price	$7
Fastest Bus	3h 10m
Earliest Bus	12:35 AM
Last Bus	3:05 AM
Daily Connections	17 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

NueGo from Salem to Madurai

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

Cheapest Price	$4
Fastest Bus	4h 5m
Earliest Bus	1:50 AM
Last Bus	2:50 AM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

All bus stations and stops in Salem and Madurai

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

Alhind tours and travels

Tamil Sangam Rd

Train Station

IndianOil Gas Station

Omalur Main Road 235

Railway Station

Pattulotai Kalyana Sundaram Rd

Puttuthoppu Rd

Madurai Bus Station

Vakkil New Street

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Salem to Madurai? Compare all modes of transports from Salem to Madurai.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Salem to Madurai

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

FAQs about the Salem to Madurai bus

How much does a Salem Madurai bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $4 and takes 4h 35m to reach Madurai. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $4 and $20. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Madurai.

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

Every day, the Salem to Madurai bus route is served by approximately 19 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Salem to Madurai is offered by Intrcity Smartbus and takes 3h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $16. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Salem to Madurai?

The earliest bus arriving in Madurai from Salem starts at 12:35 AM. 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 Salem to Madurai?

The latest bus trip departing from Salem for Madurai starts at 3:05 AM. 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 Salem Madurai route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Salem and Madurai?

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

What can I take with me on the Salem to Madurai 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 Salem Madurai 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 Salem Madurai 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 Salem to Madurai on your planned travel date.

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

Basic

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

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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 Salem and to Madurai

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