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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Salem to Chennai

Composite routes from Salem to Chennai

Cheapest
4 h 53 min
Car
321 km.
from $17

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 1
IndiGo Airlines
Website
IndiGo Airlines
Website
1h
Every day
$41.92–$152.45
Train operators
Found: 1
Indian Railways
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Indian Railways
Website
4h 28m
Every 2 hours
$2.92–$52.09
14646
14646
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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 39m
Once daily
$3.56–$13.97
+91 9447071021
+91 9447071021
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Kallada Tours and Travels
Website
5h 26m
5 times a day
$8.89–$12.70
8893555000
8893555000
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Parveen Travels
Website
5h 44m
Twice daily
$9.53–$15.25
18001020999
18001020999
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IntrCity SmartBus
Website
6h 31m
Twice daily
$10.16–$33.03
+917303093510
+917303093510
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Salem to Chennai is to night train which costs $2.61 - $47.83 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salem to Chennai is to fly which takes 1h 42m and costs $36.96 - $141.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Salem and Chennai?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Salem and arriving at Koyambedu-Cmbt. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Salem and Chennai?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Salem Town and arriving at Chennai Egmore. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Salem to Chennai?

The distance between Salem and Chennai is 283 km. The road distance is 340.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Salem to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs $5.98 - $50 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Salem to Chennai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salem to Chennai bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Salem to Chennai train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Salem to Chennai?

The best way to get from Salem to Chennai is to fly which takes 1h 42m and costs $36.96 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5.98 - $50 and takes 4h 33m, you could also bus, which costs $8.15 - $28.26 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Salem to Chennai bus arrive?

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

Where does the Salem to Chennai train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Salem to Chennai?

Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Chennai is 340 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Salem to Chennai.

Where can I stay near Chennai?

There are 892+ hotels available in Chennai. Prices start at $21.22 per night.
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