Buses from Salem to Chennai

Buses from Salem to Chennai

Salem
Chennai
Fri, May 17
One Way
NaN Passengers

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$5
 
 
$42

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Salem to Chennai Bus Schedule

Salem to Chennai Bus Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 00:55 - 06:20₹ 523
National Travels Madurai Non-AC Seater 02:45 - 08:45₹ 1,952
Indian Railways 3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper 05:00 - 10:25₹ 970
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 06:15 - 11:25₹ 1,300
Indian Railways 2S - Second Sitting Class 08:45 - 13:50₹ 418
S R T A/C Semi Sleeper 11:00 - 18:00₹ 550
Intrcity Smartbus AC Sleeper 12:45 - 19:50₹ 1,068
Sk Balu Bus AC Seater 14:45 - 21:25₹ 692
Indian Railways EC - Extended AC Chair Class 17:20 - 21:50₹ 2,095
Sri Auto Travels AC Sleeper 18:10 - 00:25₹ 3,465
Sri Auto Travels AC Sleeper 21:20 - 03:10₹ 3,465
Krish Travels Non-AC Seater 23:57 - 07:15₹ 751

Transportation from Salem to Chennai

Facts about the bus from Salem to Chennai

Cheapest Bus$5
Fastest Bus4h 30m
Earliest Bus12:14 AM
Latest Bus11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes152
Distance225 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, Parveen Travels, Psk Travels, Pss Transport, Rhythm Xpress, RKT Tours and Travels, S R T, Shri Baghyalakshmi Travels Sblt , Sk Balu Bus, Skbs Travels, Sps Travels, Sri Krishna Travels, Sri Sms Travels, Sri Sugam Bus, Sri Vijayalakshmi Travels, Srl Travels, Surya Connect, Swamy Ayyappa Travels, Vetri Travels, Vkv Travels, Vrt Travels, YBM Travels

How to get from Salem to Chennai by Bus

Taking a bus to get from Salem to Chennai 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 Salem to Chennai 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 Salem to Chennai?

Traveling by bus, the distance from Salem to Chennai 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 Salem to Chennai by Bus?

The estimate travel time from Salem to Chennai is about 4h 30m. Note that traveling by bus is slower compared to driving your own car or getting a taxi. Depending on the departure time congestion between Salem and Chennai 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 Salem to Chennai by Bus?

The ticket price from Salem to Chennai 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.

Salem to Chennai timetable

To help you plan your trip, here is the Salem to Chennai 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.