There are 7 ways to get from Salem to Chennai by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
1h 44m₹4,282–10,732Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Town to Chennai Egmoretrain 22154
6h 5m₹230–1,800Train via Salem Jn
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Peramburtrain 12676 / ...
5h 45m₹328–2,633Bus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
6h 20m₹480–1,400Drive 323.1 km
- Drive from Salem to Chennaicar 323.1 km
4h 54m₹3,639–5,256Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Chennaitaxi 323.1 km
4h 54m₹7,000–9,000Bus via Kallakurichi
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
6h 24m
Salem to Chennai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Chennai is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Chennai is to fly which takes 1h 44m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹11,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Salem, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salem Town and arriving at Chennai Egmore. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Salem and Chennai is 281 km. The road distance is 323.1 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Chennai without a car is to train via Salem Jn which takes 5h 45m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Salem to Chennai, including transfers.
Salem to Chennai bus services, operated by Zion Connect, depart from Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to Chennai is to fly which takes 1h 44m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹11,000. Alternatively, you can train via Salem Jn, which costs ₹320 - ₹2,700 and takes 5h 45m, you could also bus, which costs ₹480 - ₹1,400 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Chennai, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Perambur hourly. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 4h 28m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Salem Town to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- 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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹480–700
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +9144 28 88 99 99
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Orampo Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 85 25 00 05 00
- Website
- orampo.com
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Chennai bus services, operated by Zion Connect, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Chennai is 323 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Salem to Chennai.
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