There are 10 ways to get from Chennai to Salem by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Fly to Salem
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
2h 39m₹4,213–10,872Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Salem Towntrain 22153
5h 39m₹230–1,800Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
6h 45m₹480–1,400Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Chennai to Salem317.7 km
5h 26m₹1,067Fly to Trichy International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus
6h 24mFly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the bus from Chitra to Salembus
5h 17m₹5,413–10,672Train via Salem Jn
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Salem Jntrain 22637 / ...
6h 19m₹330–2,594Bus via Kallakurichi
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
6h 52mDrive 318.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Salemcar 318.5 km
5h 2m₹3,587–5,182Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Salemtaxi 318.5 km
5h 2m₹7,000–9,000
Chennai to Salem by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Salem is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Salem is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹11,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Salem, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Salem Town. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Chennai and Salem is 281 km. The road distance is 318.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Salem without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Chennai to Salem, including transfers.
Chennai to Salem bus services, operated by SRL Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Salem is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹11,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 5h 39m, you could also bus, which costs ₹480 - ₹1,400 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Salem, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV) once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Salem Town once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 39m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Salem Town
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Chennai Central to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹480–650
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Chitra to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- Ac Seater
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from Chitra to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–750
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Chennai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,067
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Salem bus services, operated by SRL Travels, arrive at Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Salem is 319 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Chennai to Salem.
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There are 212+ hotels available in 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.