Buses from Chennai to Salem

Buses from Chennai to Salem

Chennai
Salem
Fri, Jun 7
One Way
NaN Passengers

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$42

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Chennai to Salem Bus Schedule

Chennai to Salem Bus Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Cab Expresso Economy 3pax Any time₹ 9,639
Sri Auto Travels AC Sleeper 03:00 - 10:10₹ 2,309
Sri Auto Travels AC Sleeper 05:30 - 12:40₹ 1,269
Essaar AC Sleeper 07:45 - 14:45₹ 809
Vrt Travels AC Sleeper 09:00 - 15:15₹ 1,040
Snb Travels AC Sleeper 11:30 - 17:30₹ 912
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 13:25 - 18:37₹ 523
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 15:20 - 20:07₹ 950
Tharai Travels A/C Semi Sleeper 16:00 - 23:00₹ 1,154
Kingfisher Connect Non-AC Sleeper 19:45 - 03:20₹ 1,731
Kallada Travels AC Sleeper 20:00 - 01:30₹ 866
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 23:40 - 05:22₹ 493

Transportation from Chennai to Salem

Facts about the bus from Chennai to Salem

Cheapest Bus$5
Fastest Bus4h 35m
Earliest Bus6:30 AM
Latest Bus11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes171
Distance211 kilometers
Bus CompaniesA1 Travels, Air Indiaa Travels, Arasan Arassi, Arvind Travels, Azul Transports, BSP Bus, City Travels, Deepam Travels, Essaar, Intrcity Smartbus, Jayalakshmi Bus, Jb Connect, Kallada Travels, Krish Travels, Lion Travels, Luxe Xpress, Mettur Supers Mss , Mjt Travels, Mrm Travels, Namasivaya Travels, National Travels CHN, No 1 Air Travels, Orange Tours, Parveen Travels, Pss Transport, Rhythm Xpress, RKT Tours and Travels, S R T, Shri Aanjaneya Travels, Shri Baghyalakshmi Travels Sblt , Sk Balu Bus, Skbs Travels, Sps Travels, Sri Krishna Travels, Sri Vijayalakshmi Travels, Srl Travels, Surya Connect, Swamy Ayyappa Travels, Vetri Travels, Vkv Travels, Vrt Travels, YBM Travels, Yolo Bus

How to get from Chennai to Salem by Bus

Taking a bus to get from Chennai to Salem is a safe, comfortable and less expensive alternative for traveling this route. To popular destinations, bus companies operate multiple trips per day, often round the clock at 30-60 minute intervals. To less traveled destinations, there may be only 1 scheduled trip a day. The most common bus types are non-air-conditioned, air-conditioned, and premium buses.

It is best to reserve your tickets at least a few days ahead of your travel date. Check our list of bus companies available for online booking offering Chennai to Salem tickets. When traveling on weekends and holidays it is recommended to reserve tickets much earlier due to higher numbers of travelers, both vacation-makers and urban workers returning home to their provincial home.

How far is it from Chennai to Salem?

Traveling by bus, the distance from Chennai to Salem depends on the route taken. Most bus companies travel via expressways or tollways. This may not necessarily be the shortest route but it is the fastest one as normally there is less traffic and no traffic lights.

To get to certain island destinations which are not connected to the mainland by a bridge, buses board large car ferries. Passengers are usually asked to get off the bus, but there is no need to take your luggage from the bus. The travel distance from port to port is added to the total distance.

How long does it take to get from Chennai to Salem by Bus?

The estimate travel time from Chennai to Salem is about 4h 35m. Note that traveling by bus is slower compared to driving your own car or getting a taxi. Depending on the departure time congestion between Chennai and Salem may differ greatly There is usually more traffic between morning until afternoon during weekdays than during weekends.

Another important factor that may affect travel time is the type of bus. Premium or VIP buses are usually faster as they use motorways and call to fewer bus stations (if any) en route. Buses normally make short 10-30-minute breaks after a few hours of continuous travel to allow passengers use bathrooms, stock up on munchies and let bus attendants and the driver have rest.

Some premium buses have onboard toilets and the second driver. Nevertheless, usually they still make en route stops for a quick lunch or fuel refill.

How much does it cost to get from Chennai to Salem by Bus?

The ticket price from Chennai to Salem can vary depending on the type of buses you choose. For a less expensive ticket consider non-air-conditioned or ordinary buses. Premium or luxury buses are more expensive but you can expect more comfort and some additional services like phone charging ports, personal entertainment system screens and toilets.

Chennai to Salem timetable

To help you plan your trip, here is the Chennai to Salem timetable of bus departure and arrival times.

Best Rated Companies for this Route

Bus companies differ a lot in quality and service they provide. When choosing a bus company for you travels, do some basic research before you buy your tickets.

Safety is one of the most important aspects to consider. We also recommend you checking reviews on overall service quality of the bus companies serving this route.

Our service only partners with reliable and trustworthy bus companies. We do our best to provide your a choice of the best operators available on each route.