There are 6 ways to get from Salem to Chepauk by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
1h 36m₹6,230–12,076Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Town to Chennai Egmoretrain 22154
6h 31m₹239–1,799Bus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
6h 51mDrive 323.6 km
- Drive from Salem to Chepaukcar 323.6 km
4h 54m₹3,674–5,306Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Chepauktaxi 323.6 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 55m
Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Chepauk is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Chepauk is to fly which takes 1h 36m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Chepauk. However, there are services departing from Salem, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Chepauk. However, there are services departing from Salem Town and arriving at Chennai Egmore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Salem and Chepauk is 279 km. The road distance is 323.6 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Chepauk without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Salem to Chepauk, including transfers.
Salem to Chepauk bus services, operated by Zion Connect, depart from Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Chepauk train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Town station.
The best way to get from Salem to Chepauk is to fly which takes 1h 36m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹13,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 31m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 6h 51m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Chepauk, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Town to Chennai Egmore once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Town to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Website
- Zion Connect
Bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Schedules at
- Zion Connect
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Salem to Chepauk bus services, operated by Zion Connect, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Chepauk train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Chepauk is 324 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Salem to Chepauk.
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