There are 7 ways to get from Tamil Nādu to Salem by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train via Salem Jn
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Salem Jntrain 22637 / ...
6h 19m₹330–2,594Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Salem Towntrain 22153
7h 10m₹238–1,826Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
6h 45mRideshare
- Take the rideshare from Chennai to Salem317.7 km
5h 26m₹1,078Bus via Kallakurichi
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
6h 52mDrive 318.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Salemcar 318.5 km
5h 2m₹3,597–5,195Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Salemtaxi 318.5 km
5h 2m₹7,000–9,000
Tamil Nādu to Salem by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tamil Nādu to Salem is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,900 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Tamil Nādu to Salem is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Salem, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Tamil Nādu to Salem. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Salem Market via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Tamil Nādu and Salem is 339 km. The road distance is 318.5 km.
The best way to get from Tamil Nādu to Salem without a car is to train via Salem Jn which takes 6h 19m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Tamil Nādu to Salem, including transfers.
Tamil Nādu to Salem bus services, operated by SRL Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Tamil Nādu to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Tamil Nādu to Salem is to train via Salem Jn which takes 6h 19m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Tamil Nādu, India and Salem, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Salem Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 12m. Alternatively, SRL Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Chennai Egmore to Salem Town
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Website
- SRL Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Schedules at
- SRL Travels
- Website
- Kg Bus Transports
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- Kg Bus Transports
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Chennai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,078
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tamil Nādu to Salem bus services, operated by SRL Travels, arrive at Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Tamil Nādu to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tamil Nādu to Salem is 319 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Tamil Nādu to Salem.
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There are 212+ hotels available in Salem.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Tamil Nādu and Salem. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.