There are 8 ways to get from Madras Airport (MAA) 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
1h 10m₹4,200–12,000Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Salem Towntrain 22153
6h 22m₹329–2,644Bus via Guduvancheri
- Take the bus from Guduvancheri to Atturbus
6h 45m₹465–2,404Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madras-MAA to Salem306.6 km
4h 39mDrive 306.6 km
- Drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Salemcar 306.6 km
4h 39m₹3,448–4,981Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madras Airport (MAA) to Salemtaxi 306.6 km
4h 39m₹6,500–8,500Fly 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
3h 48m₹5,738–9,435Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
7h 18m
Madras Airport (MAA) to Salem by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Salem is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,700 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Salem is to fly which takes 1h 10m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madras Airport (MAA) to Salem. However, there are services departing from Chromepet and arriving at Attur via Tambaram station and Guduvancheri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Madras Airport (MAA) to Salem. However, there are services departing from Trisulam and arriving at Salem Town via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Madras Airport (MAA) and Salem is 263 km. The road distance is 306.6 km.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Salem without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 1h 10m to fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV), including transfers and time at the airport.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Salem bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, depart from Guduvancheri station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Salem is to fly which takes 1h 10m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹12,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹320 - ₹2,700 and takes 6h 22m, you could also bus via Guduvancheri, which costs ₹460 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Madras Airport (MAA), India and Salem, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV) once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Salem Town once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 9m.
- 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 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 Tambaram to Salem Town
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
Bus from Guduvancheri to Attur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–1,500
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–1,400
- AC Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹340–1,500
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Chitra to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Website
- VKV Travels
- Ac Seater
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from Chitra to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–750
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Website
- SRL Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Schedules at
- SRL Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
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
The quickest flight from Chennai International Airport Airport to Salem Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Salem bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, arrive at Attur station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madras Airport (MAA) to Salem is 307 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Salem.
IndiGo Airlines offers flights from Chennai International Airport Airport to Salem Airport.
There are 212+ hotels available in Salem.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madras Airport (MAA) and Salem. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.