There are 6 ways to get from Salem to Saidapet 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 25m₹6,662–15,015Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Town to Tambaramtrain 22154
5h 42m₹336–2,609Bus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
6h 38mDrive 315 km
- Drive from Salem to Saidapetcar 315 km
4h 47m₹3,562–5,145Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Saidapettaxi 315 km
4h 47m₹7,000–8,500Bus 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 42m
Salem to Saidapet by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Saidapet is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Saidapet is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Saidapet. However, there are services departing from Salem, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Saidapet. However, there are services departing from Salem Town and arriving at Saidapet via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Salem and Saidapet is 271 km. The road distance is 315 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Saidapet without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Salem to Saidapet, including transfers.
Salem to Saidapet bus services, operated by Zion Connect, depart from Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Saidapet train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Town station.
The best way to get from Salem to Saidapet is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹15,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 5h 42m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Saidapet, 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
- ₹6,000–15,000
- 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
- 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 47m
- 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 Saidapet bus services, operated by Zion Connect, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Saidapet train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Saidapet is 315 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Salem to Saidapet.
There are 1047+ hotels available in Saidapet.