Chennai to Salem

Chennai to Salem

Chennai
Salem
Sun, Jun 16
One Way
NaN Passengers

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Chennai to Salem Schedule

Chennai to Salem Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Cab Expresso Economy 3pax Any time₹ 9,639
Sri Auto Travels AC Sleeper 03:00 - 10:10₹ 2,888
Sri Auto Travels AC Sleeper 05:30 - 12:40₹ 1,269
Essaar AC Sleeper 07:45 - 14:45₹ 809
Intrcity Smartbus AC Sleeper 09:15 - 16:30₹ 1,936
Anand Travels AT AC Sleeper 11:30 - 18:30₹ 751
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 13:25 - 18:37₹ 523
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 15:20 - 20:07₹ 523
Tharai Travels A/C Semi Sleeper 16:00 - 23:00₹ 1,154
Kallada Travels AC Sleeper 19:45 - 01:30₹ 1,271
Sri Mutharamman Travels Non-AC Seater 21:35 - 04:30₹ 1,386
AMK Travels AC Sleeper 22:45 - 05:45₹ 1,789

Transportation from Chennai to Salem

Facts about the transport from Chennai to Salem

Cheapest Transport$5
Fastest Transport4h 35m
Earliest Departure3:35 오전
Latest Departure11:45 오후
Departures per day176
Distance230 kilometers
Transport CompaniesA1 Travels, Air Indiaa Travels, Arvind Travels, Azul Transports, BSP Bus, Cab Expresso, City Travels, Deepam Travels, Essaar, Indian Railways, Intrcity Smartbus, Jayalakshmi Bus, Jb Connect, Kallada Travels, Krish Travels, Lion Travels, Luxe Xpress, Madhan Travelschen, Mjt Travels, Mrm Travels, Namasivaya Travels, National Travels CHN, No 1 Air Travels, Orange Tours, Parveen Travels, Psk Travels, Pss Transport, Rhythm Xpress, RKT Tours and Travels, S R T, Shama Sardar Travels Hpm, Shri Aanjaneya Travels, Shri Baghyalakshmi Travels Sblt , Sk Balu Bus, Skbs Travels, Sps 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

When you want to get from Chennai to Salem, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Bus
  • Train
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Bus. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 55.24. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 4.14.

How far is Chennai from Salem?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Chennai to Salem. Your trip will be a total of 143 miles (230 km). The flying distance is 143 miles (230 km).

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

The travel time from Chennai to Salem can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 5 to 9 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Chennai to Salem varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is S R T: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 4.14 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus - a one-way Bus ticket can cost as much as USD 55.24.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Chennai to Salem:

  • Bus tickets - USD 4.15 to USD 55.24;
  • Train tickets - USD 6.19 to USD 15.55;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 115.28 to USD 169.77.

How many trips per day are there between Chennai and Salem?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Buses start plying the route from 05:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 23:45. There are 176 available bus trips every day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Chennai to Salem is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Chennai to Salem. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 115.28.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks..

The most popular transport from Chennai to Salem

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Chennai to Salem? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 64% users enjoyed a train ride.
  • 36% decided to go for a bus.