There are 6 ways to get from Salem (Station) to Chennai by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
1h 49m₹4,512–11,257Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Peramburtrain 12676 / ...
4h 31m₹512–2,145Bus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
6h 31mDrive 325.3 km
- Drive from Salem (Station) to Chennaicar 325.3 km
4h 56m₹3,670–5,301Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem (Station) to Chennaitaxi 325.3 km
4h 56m₹7,000–9,000Bus 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 36m
Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem (Station) to Chennai is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹2,200 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Salem (Station) to Chennai is to fly which takes 1h 49m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹12,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Salem, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem (Station) to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Salem Jn and arriving at Perambur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Salem (Station) and Chennai is 285 km. The road distance is 325.3 km.
The best way to get from Salem (Station) to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Salem (Station) to Chennai, including transfers.
Salem (Station) to Chennai bus services, operated by Zion Connect, depart from Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem (Station) to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem (Station) to Chennai is to fly which takes 1h 49m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹12,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹2,200 and takes 4h 31m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Salem (Station), India and Chennai, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Perambur hourly. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 4h 28m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- Website
- SRL Travels
Bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- SRL Travels
- Website
- MVM Travels
Bus from Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- MVM Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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 (Station) to Chennai bus services, operated by Zion Connect, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem (Station) to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem (Station) to Chennai is 325 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Salem (Station) to Chennai.
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