Bus
Travelling from Chennai to Salem overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is
the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Companies operating bus routes between Chennai and Salem
Air Indiaa Travels, Arvind Travels, Ast Travels, Deepam Travels, Jai Sriram Travels, Jayalakshmi Bus, Jb Connect, Jg Travels, Krish Travels, Kurunchi Travels, Lion Travels, National Travels CHN, Parveen Travels, Rhythm Xpress, RKT Tours and Travels, Royal Travels, S R T, Shri Aanjaneya Travels, Sk Balu Bus, Skn Travels, Snb Travels, Srl Travels, Swamy Ayyappa Travels, Vedam Travels, Vetri Travels, Vhb Travels, Vkv Travels, Vrt Travels, YBM Travels
Train
Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to
sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
