There are 6 ways to get from Salem to Guindy by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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 19m₹6,259–12,133Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Town to Tambaramtrain 22154
5h 39m₹336–2,609Bus via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
6h 40mDrive 315.5 km
- Drive from Salem to Guindycar 315.5 km
4h 48m₹3,601–5,202Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Guindytaxi 315.5 km
4h 48m₹7,000–8,500Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Salem - Kondalampatti Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Saidapetbus FlixBus IN5143
6h 55m₹500–1,700
Salem to Guindy by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Guindy is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Guindy is to fly which takes 1h 19m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹13,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Salem - Kondalampatti Bypass and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Saidapet. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Guindy. However, there are services departing from Salem Town and arriving at Guindy via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Salem and Guindy is 269 km. The road distance is 315.5 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Guindy without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Salem to Guindy, including transfers.
Salem to Guindy bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Salem - Kondalampatti Bypass station.
Salem to Guindy train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Town station.
The best way to get from Salem to Guindy is to fly which takes 1h 19m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹13,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 5h 39m, you could also bus via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro, which costs and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Guindy, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Town to Tambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 8m.
- 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 Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- 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 Guindy bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Saidapet station.
Salem to Guindy train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Guindy is 315 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Salem to Guindy.
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