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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Chennai to Salem

Composite routes from Chennai to Salem

Cheapest
5 h 1 min
Car
317 km.
from $17
Fastest
59 min
Plane
Other
5 h 31 min
Bus, Plane
280 km.
from $58.60

Transport providers

Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
5h 26m
Twice daily
$12.00
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
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Airlines
Found: 3
IndiGo Airlines
Website
Air India Express
Website
Air India Limited
Website
IndiGo Airlines
Website
1h 10m
Every day
$56.05–$203.80
Air India Express
Website
1h
Saturday
$57.32–$114.64
Air India Limited
Website
1h 10m
Every day
$40.76–$267.49
Train operators
Found: 1
Indian Railways
Website
Indian Railways
Website
5h 12m
Every 2 hours
$3.06–$53.50
14646
14646
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bus operators
Found: 4
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation
Website
Kallada Tours and Travels
Website
Parveen Travels
Website
IntrCity SmartBus
Website
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation
Website
5h 38m
Once daily
$3.59–$13.04
+91 9447071021
+91 9447071021
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Kallada Tours and Travels
Website
3h 9m
Once daily
$7.01–$10.83
8893555000
8893555000
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Parveen Travels
Website
5h 23m
Twice daily
$8.92–$14.01
18001020999
18001020999
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
IntrCity SmartBus
Website
7h
Twice daily
$10.19–$33.12
+917303093510
+917303093510
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chennai to Salem?

The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Salem is to rideshare which costs $10.24 and takes 5h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chennai to Salem?

The fastest way to get from Chennai to Salem is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs $47.83 - $173.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Chennai and Salem?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Koyambedu-Cmbt and arriving at Salem. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Chennai and Salem?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Salem Town. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Chennai to Salem?

The distance between Chennai and Salem is 282 km. The road distance is 339.9 km.

How do I travel from Chennai to Salem without a car?

The best way to get from Chennai to Salem without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs $5.98 - $50 .

How long does it take to get from Chennai to Salem?

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Chennai to Salem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chennai to Salem bus from?

Chennai to Salem bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, depart from Koyambedu-Cmbt station.

Where do I catch the Chennai to Salem train from?

Chennai to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.

Train, bus or fly from Chennai to Salem?

The best way to get from Chennai to Salem is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs $47.83 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5.98 - $50 and takes 5h 17m, you could also bus, which costs $7.61 - $28.26 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Chennai to Salem bus arrive?

Chennai to Salem bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, arrive at Salem station.

Where does the Chennai to Salem train arrive?

Chennai to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Town station.

Can I drive from Chennai to Salem?

Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Salem is 340 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Chennai to Salem.

Where can I stay near Salem?

There are 207+ hotels available in Salem. Prices start at $11.20 per night.

Can I share a ride from Chennai to Salem?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chennai and Salem. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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