There are 5 ways to get from Chinnasalem to Chennai by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
4h 49mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chinna Salem to Chennai Egmoretrain 22154
4h 50m₹200–1,600Drive 256.4 km
- Drive from Chinnasalem to Chennaicar 256.4 km
3h 43m₹2,891–4,175Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chinnasalem to Chennaitaxi 256.4 km
3h 43m₹5,500–7,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Chinna Salem to Salem Towntrain
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
4h 25m₹4,247–11,947
Chinnasalem to Chennai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chinnasalem to Chennai is to train which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chinnasalem to Chennai is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Chinnasalem to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chinna Salem and arriving at Chennai Egmore. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Chinnasalem and Chennai is 256 km. The road distance is 256.4 km.
The best way to get from Chinnasalem to Chennai without a car is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Chinnasalem to Chennai, including transfers.
Chinnasalem to Chennai bus services, operated by MVM Travels, depart from Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu station.
Chinnasalem to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chinna Salem station.
The best way to get from Chinnasalem to Chennai is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Chinnasalem, India and Chennai, India?
MVM Travels operates a bus from Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chinna Salem to Chennai Egmore once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chinna Salem to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Chinna Salem to Salem Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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More Questions & Answers
Chinnasalem to Chennai bus services, operated by MVM Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chinnasalem to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chinnasalem to Chennai is 256 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Chinnasalem to Chennai.
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