There are 7 ways to get from Salem to Choolaimedu by plane, subway, 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 from Salem, subway
best- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
- Take the subway from Airport to Arumbakkamsubway
1h 44m₹6,262–12,137Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Town to Tambaramtrain 22154
5h 51m₹336–2,609Bus
- Take the bus from Salem to Koyembedubus
6h₹340–2,200Drive 317.2 km
- Drive from Salem to Choolaimeducar 317.2 km
4h 50m₹3,621–5,230Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Choolaimedutaxi 317.2 km
4h 50m₹7,000–8,500Bus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Salem to Chitrabus
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
4h 17m₹5,330–14,336Bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
6h 47m
Salem to Choolaimedu by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Choolaimedu is to bus which costs ₹340 - ₹2,200 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Choolaimedu is to fly and subway which takes 1h 44m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹13,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Salem and arriving at Koyembedu. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Choolaimedu. However, there are services departing from Salem Town and arriving at Nungambakkam via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Salem and Choolaimedu is 275 km. The road distance is 317.2 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Choolaimedu without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Salem to Choolaimedu, including transfers.
Salem to Choolaimedu bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Choolaimedu train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Town station.
The best way to get from Salem to Choolaimedu is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹340 - ₹2,200 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Choolaimedu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Town to Tambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 8m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Salem to Koyembedu 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹800–2,200 and the journey takes 6h. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
- Phone
- 044 2437 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
Subway from Airport to Arumbakkam
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹28–40
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
- Schedules at
- Chennai Metro Rail Timetable
- Standard Fare
- ₹28–40
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Koyembedu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
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 Choolaimedu bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Koyembedu station.
Salem to Choolaimedu train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Choolaimedu is 317 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Salem to Choolaimedu.
There are 1039+ hotels available in Choolaimedu.







