There are 6 ways to get from Salem to Kolathur, Chennai by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
1h 36m₹5,116–12,301Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Town to Tambaramtrain 22154
5h 32m₹976–2,609Bus
- Take the bus from Attur to Guduvancheribus
4h 51m₹1,147–2,520Drive 288 km
- Drive from Salem to Kolathur, Chennaicar 288 km
4h 25m₹3,249–4,693Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Kolathur, Chennaitaxi 288 km
4h 25m₹5,500–7,000Bus via Kilambakam
- Take the bus from Salem to Kilambakambus
6h 14m₹1,123–3,083
Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Kolathur, Chennai is to bus via Kilambakam which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,100 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Kolathur, Chennai is to fly which takes 1h 36m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Kolathur, Chennai. However, there are services departing from Attur and arriving at Guduvancheri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Kolathur, Chennai. However, there are services departing from Salem Town and arriving at Tambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Salem and Kolathur, Chennai is 287 km. The road distance is 288 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Kolathur, Chennai without a car is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Salem to Kolathur, Chennai, including transfers.
Salem to Kolathur, Chennai bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, depart from Attur station.
Salem to Kolathur, Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Town station.
The best way to get from Salem to Kolathur, Chennai is to fly which takes 1h 36m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹13,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,600 and takes 4h 51m, you could also train, which costs ₹950 - ₹2,700 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Kolathur, Chennai, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) once daily. Alternatively, Mettur Super Services operates a bus from Attur to Guduvancheri once daily. Tickets cost ₹340–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 26m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Town to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- 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 Attur to Guduvancheri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–1,600
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹550–1,400
- AC Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹340–1,600
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Kilambakam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Salem to Kilambakam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–460
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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 Kolathur, Chennai bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, arrive at Guduvancheri station.
Salem to Kolathur, Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Kolathur, Chennai is 288 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Salem to Kolathur, Chennai.
There are 1021+ hotels available in Kolathur, Chennai.