There are 6 ways to get from Salem to Tambaram by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly
best- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
1h 24m₹4,190–10,640Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Town to Tambaramtrain 22154
5h 13m₹220–1,800Bus via Guduvanchery Bus Depot
- Take the bus from Attur to Guduvancheribus
5h 10m₹359–1,595Drive 299.3 km
- Drive from Salem to Tambaramcar 299.3 km
4h 28m₹3,374–4,873Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Tambaramtaxi 299.3 km
4h 28m₹6,500–8,500Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Salem - Kondalampatti Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - East Tambarambus FlixBus IN5143
5h 55m₹500–1,500
Salem to Tambaram by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Tambaram is to train which costs ₹220 - ₹1,800 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Tambaram is to fly which takes 1h 24m and costs ₹4,100 - ₹11,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Salem - Kondalampatti Bypass and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salem Town and arriving at Tambaram. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Salem and Tambaram is 271 km. The road distance is 299.3 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Tambaram without a car is to bus via Guduvanchery Bus Depot which takes 5h 10m and costs ₹350 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Salem to Tambaram, including transfers.
Salem to Tambaram bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, depart from Attur station.
Salem to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Town station.
The best way to get from Salem to Tambaram is to fly which takes 1h 24m and costs ₹4,100 - ₹11,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Guduvanchery Bus Depot, which costs ₹350 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h 10m, you could also train, which costs ₹220 - ₹1,800 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Tambaram, 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
- ₹4,000–9,500
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- mssbus.com
Bus from Attur to Guduvancheri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–1,600
- Website
- https://mssbus.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹550–1,400
- AC Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹340–1,600
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Salem - Kondalampatti Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,500
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
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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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Tambaram bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, arrive at Guduvancheri station.
Salem to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Tambaram is 299 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Salem to Tambaram.
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