Salem to Chennai

Salem to Chennai

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Salem to Chennai Schedule

Salem to Chennai 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 transport from Salem to Chennai

Cheapest Transport$5
Fastest Transport4h 30m
Earliest Departure12:10 AM
Latest Departure11:59 PM
Departures per day146
Distance225 kilometers
Transport CompaniesA1 Travels, Aaliya Express Lines, Air Indiaa Travels, Arasan Arassi, Arvind Travels, Azul Transports, BSP Bus, City Travels, Deepam Travels, Essaar, Indian Railways, Intrcity Smartbus, J J Yatra, Jayalakshmi Bus, Jb Connect, Kallada Travels, Kingfisher Connect, Krish Travels, Lion Travels, Luxe Xpress, Mjt Travels, Namasivaya Travels, National Travels CHN, No 1 Air Travels, Parveen Travels, Psk Travels, Pss Transport, Rhythm Xpress, S R T, Shri Aanjaneya Travels, Shri Baghyalakshmi Travels Sblt , Sk Balu Bus, Skbs Travels, Sps Travels, Sri Avs Travels, Sri Krishna Travels, Sri Sms Travels, Srl Travels, Surya Connect, Swamy Ayyappa Travels, Vetri Travels, Vkv Travels, YBM Travels

How to get from Salem to Chennai

Travelling between Salem and Chennai is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 69.25 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 4.15.

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

It can take you anywhere between 5 and 9 hours to travel between Salem and Chennai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Salem and Chennai. Train will bring you to your destination in 4h 30m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 8h 16m to reach Chennai.

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

Travelling between Salem and Chennai can be as cheap as USD 4.15 if you opt for a S R T bus and as expensive as USD 69.25 if you buy a Gokulam Travels Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

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

  • 146 from Salem to Chennai starting from 00:10 Salem until 23:59 Salem

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Salem to Chennai.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Salem to Chennai 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 Salem and Chennai

A1 Travels, Aaliya Express Lines, Air Indiaa Travels, Arasan Arassi, Arvind Travels, Azul Transports, BSP Bus, City Travels, Deepam Travels, Essaar, Intrcity Smartbus, J J Yatra, Jayalakshmi Bus, Jb Connect, Kallada Travels, Kingfisher Connect, Krish Travels, Lion Travels, Luxe Xpress, Mjt Travels, Namasivaya Travels, National Travels CHN, No 1 Air Travels, Parveen Travels, Psk Travels, Pss Transport, Rhythm Xpress, S R T, Shri Aanjaneya Travels, Shri Baghyalakshmi Travels Sblt , Sk Balu Bus, Skbs Travels, Sps Travels, Sri Avs Travels, Sri Krishna Travels, Sri Sms Travels, Srl Travels, Surya Connect, Swamy Ayyappa Travels, Vetri Travels, Vkv 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.

What is the most popular transport to get from Salem to Chennai?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 67% opted for a bus
  • 33% took a train