Where groups travel from Salem
| Destination | Distance | Driving time | Good to know | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem to Yercaud | about 20 km | about 30 min | The ghat road has many hairpin bends; the Summer Festival in May brings extra traffic. | Get a price |
| Salem to Mettur Dam | about 50 km | about 1 hour | A short run that fits a half-day outing. | Get a price |
| Salem to Hogenakkal | about 80 km | about 1.5 hours | Coracle rides stop when the river is in flood, so check before you go in the monsoon. | Get a price |
| Salem to Bangalore | about 195 km | about 4 hours | A national highway run through Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri with toll plazas. | Get a price |
| Salem to Chennai | about 350 km | about 7 hours | Most people leave in the evening and drive overnight. | Get a price |
| Salem to Coimbatore | about 185 km | about 3.5 hours | A regular business route through Erode and Tiruppur. | Get a price |
| Salem to Tiruvannamalai | about 150 km | about 3 hours | Roads are very busy on full moon days and during the Karthigai Deepam festival. | Get a price |
| Salem to Madurai | about 240 km | about 5 hours | Through Namakkal and Trichy; a long run, so an early start helps. | Get a price |
Distances and times are approximate and depend on the road and the traffic. The fare is not listed here: it is calculated live when you search, so it is always the current one.
Choose the size for your group
12 to 17 seats
Tempo traveller for families, small offices and short tours.
21 to 26 seats
Mini bus for wedding guests and college groups.
35 to 45 seats
Tourist coach for larger groups and long journeys.
AC or non-AC
Filter by AC and see the amenities each operator lists.
Bus hire for groups in Salem
Wedding and function
Bring guests to the venue and back with one booking.
School and college tours
A bus for the whole group, with the days and places written down.
Pilgrim groups
Temple and church tours that cover several towns.
Corporate outings
Office trips and team days out.
See before you ask
Photos, seats, amenities and the operator terms are on each bus page where the operator has added them.
Ask for a price
Send the trip details and the operator replies with a price.
Serving the whole city, including Salem Junction, Salem Town; Salem New Bus Stand, Salem Old Bus Stand (Town) bus stands.
When groups hire a bus in Salem
- Tempo traveller on rent for school tours to Yercaud and Hogenakkal
- Tourist bus for temple groups to Tiruvannamalai and Palani
- Wedding groups going to villages around Attur and Omalur
- Office outings to Mettur Dam and Kolli Hills
Places people go from Salem
- Yercaud Lake and Pagoda Point
- Kiliyur Falls
- Mookaneri Lake
- Kottai Mariamman Temple
- Sugavaneswarar Temple
- Mettur Dam
- Hogenakkal Falls
- Kolli Hills
Why book with Oray in Salem
Fares shown first
Charges for the trip are listed on the fare screen before you pay, and the cancellation policy is shown at booking.
Checked drivers
A driver is approved only after Oray has checked the licence, the vehicle papers and the insurance.
Track and share
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Pay your way
Pay in full, pay 25% now, or pay later, depending on the trip.
Help any hour
Booking and support run 24x7.
How it works
- Enter the places, dates and number of people
- See buses with seats, photos and amenities
- Ask for a price or book where the price is shown
- The operator confirms your trip
Questions about bus hire in Salem
Can I hire a tempo traveller in Salem for a school tour?
Yes. Search with your dates and group size to see the buses available. Yercaud and Hogenakkal are common choices.
What if the bus shows price on request?
You can send your trip details to get a quote from the operator.
Do tourist buses in Salem go to Tiruvannamalai?
Yes, temple group trips to Tiruvannamalai are common. Plan an early start on full moon days.
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