There are 7 ways to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Chinnasalem by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, or taxi
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Fly to Salem, train
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Town to Chinna Salemtrain
3h 47m₹4,399–12,310Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Chinna Salemtrain 22153
5h 2m₹299–2,344Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Airport Metro to FlixBus Rest Stop - Sri Balaji Bhavanbus FlixBus IN5129 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Rest Stop - Sri Balaji Bhavan to FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5143
5h 58m₹689–1,336Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madras-MAA to Chinnasalem234 km
3h 26mDrive 234 km
- Drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Chinnasalemcar 234 km
3h 26m₹2,643–3,817Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madras Airport (MAA) to Chinnasalemtaxi 234 km
3h 26m₹5,000–6,500Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Chinna Salemtrain
5h 26m₹6,693–9,594
Madras Airport (MAA) to Chinnasalem by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Chinnasalem is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Chinnasalem is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Madras Airport (MAA) to Chinnasalem. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Airport Metro and arriving at FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass via FlixBus Rest Stop - Sri Balaji Bhavan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Madras Airport (MAA) to Chinnasalem. However, there are services departing from Trisulam and arriving at Chinna Salem via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Madras Airport (MAA) and Chinnasalem is 346 km. The road distance is 234 km.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Chinnasalem without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Chinnasalem, including transfers.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Chinnasalem bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Airport Metro station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Chinnasalem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Chinnasalem is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹1,400 and takes 5h 58m.
What companies run services between Madras Airport (MAA), India and Chinnasalem, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Chinna Salem once daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Airport Metro to Chinnasalem via FlixBus Rest Stop - Sri Balaji Bhavan and FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass in around 5h 58m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Town to Chinna Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tambaram to Chinna Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Chinna Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Airport Metro to FlixBus Rest Stop - Sri Balaji Bhavan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–270
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Rest Stop - Sri Balaji Bhavan to FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹330–850
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madras-MAA to Chinnasalem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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
Madras Airport (MAA) to Chinnasalem bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Rest Stop - Sri Balaji Bhavan station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Chinnasalem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chinna Salem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madras Airport (MAA) to Chinnasalem is 234 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Chinnasalem.
There are one+ hotels available in Chinnasalem.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madras Airport (MAA) and Chinnasalem. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.