What is the best way to travel from Salem to Chennai?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Chennai from Salem?
You can reach Chennai with just £3 by taking a Bus from Zingbus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Zingbus4h 35m001:10SalemIndianOil Gas Station05:45ChennaiPeriyamedu Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 27/02/2026 01:10:00 to Periyamedu Coach Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 27/02/2026 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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Intrcity Smartbus6h 30m000:30SalemNew Bus Stand07:00ChennaiC.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop0Premium EconomyA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 27/02/2026 00:30:00 to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 27/02/2026 07:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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NueGo7h 55m020:30SalemNew Bus Stand04:25ChennaiThiyagaraya Nagar Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from NueGo goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 27/02/2026 20:30:00 to Thiyagaraya Nagar Coach Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 28/02/2026 04:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
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YBM Travels5h 45m016:30SalemNew Bus Stand22:15ChennaiC.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from YBM Travels goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 27/02/2026 16:30:00 to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 27/02/2026 22:15:00. 50 Business ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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Indian Railways5h 30m014:15SalemTrain Station19:45ChennaiPerambur Train Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Train Station, Salem (India) at 27/02/2026 14:15:00 to Perambur Train Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 27/02/2026 19:45:00. 50 First Class ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Indian Railways6h 20m021:30SalemTrain Station03:50ChennaiEgmore Railway Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Train Station, Salem (India) at 27/02/2026 21:30:00 to Egmore Railway Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 28/02/2026 03:50:00. 50 First Class ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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Indian Railways5h 27m015:43SalemTrain Station21:10ChennaiPerambur Train Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Train Station, Salem (India) at 27/02/2026 15:43:00 to Perambur Train Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 27/02/2026 21:10:00. 50 First Class ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 27m
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BlaBlaCar4h 19m003:00Salem09:10Chennai0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Salem (India) at 27/02/2026 03:00:00 to , Chennai (India) arriving at 27/02/2026 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 19m
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BlaBlaCar4h 9m006:00Salem11:50Chennai0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Salem (India) at 27/02/2026 06:00:00 to , Chennai (India) arriving at 27/02/2026 11:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 9m
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BlaBlaCar4h 9m008:00Salem13:50Chennai0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Salem (India) at 27/02/2026 08:00:00 to , Chennai (India) arriving at 27/02/2026 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 9m
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BlaBlaCar4h 9m016:00Salem21:50Chennai0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Salem (India) at 27/02/2026 16:00:00 to , Chennai (India) arriving at 27/02/2026 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 9m
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Zingbus4h 35m000:05SalemIndianOil Gas Station04:40ChennaiPeriyamedu Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 02/03/2026 00:05:00 to Periyamedu Coach Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 02/03/2026 04:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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Zingbus4h 40m002:20SalemIndianOil Gas Station07:00ChennaiPeriyamedu Coach Station0First ClassA Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 02/03/2026 02:20:00 to Periyamedu Coach Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 02/03/2026 07:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
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Intrcity Smartbus6h 5m000:25SalemNew Bus Stand06:30ChennaiThiyagaraya Nagar Coach Station0First ClassA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 02/03/2026 00:25:00 to Thiyagaraya Nagar Coach Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 02/03/2026 06:30:00. 50 First Class ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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Intrcity Smartbus5h 15m001:10SalemNew Bus Stand06:25ChennaiThiyagaraya Nagar Coach Station0First ClassA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 02/03/2026 01:10:00 to Thiyagaraya Nagar Coach Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 02/03/2026 06:25:00. 50 First Class ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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Zingbus4h 35m000:05SalemIndianOil Gas Station04:40ChennaiPeriyamedu Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 04/03/2026 00:05:00 to Periyamedu Coach Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 04/03/2026 04:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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Zingbus4h 40m002:20SalemIndianOil Gas Station07:00ChennaiPeriyamedu Coach Station0First ClassA Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 04/03/2026 02:20:00 to Periyamedu Coach Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 04/03/2026 07:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
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Intrcity Smartbus6h 5m000:25SalemNew Bus Stand06:30ChennaiThiyagaraya Nagar Coach Station0First ClassA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 04/03/2026 00:25:00 to Thiyagaraya Nagar Coach Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 04/03/2026 06:30:00. 50 First Class ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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Intrcity Smartbus5h 0m000:50SalemNew Bus Stand05:50ChennaiThiyagaraya Nagar Coach Station0First ClassA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 04/03/2026 00:50:00 to Thiyagaraya Nagar Coach Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 04/03/2026 05:50:00. 50 First Class ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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What are the fastest trips from Salem to Chennai?
You can get to Chennai from Salem in just 4h 7m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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BlaBlaCar4h 7m009:30Salem15:10Chennai0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Salem (India) at 27/02/2026 09:30:00 to , Chennai (India) arriving at 27/02/2026 15:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 7m
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BlaBlaCar4h 9m006:00Salem11:50Chennai0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Salem (India) at 27/02/2026 06:00:00 to , Chennai (India) arriving at 27/02/2026 11:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 9m
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BlaBlaCar4h 9m008:00Salem13:50Chennai0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Salem (India) at 27/02/2026 08:00:00 to , Chennai (India) arriving at 27/02/2026 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 9m
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BlaBlaCar4h 9m016:00Salem21:50Chennai0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Salem (India) at 27/02/2026 16:00:00 to , Chennai (India) arriving at 27/02/2026 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 9m
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Zingbus4h 35m001:10SalemIndianOil Gas Station05:45ChennaiPeriyamedu Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 27/02/2026 01:10:00 to Periyamedu Coach Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 27/02/2026 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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YBM Travels5h 45m016:30SalemNew Bus Stand22:15ChennaiC.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from YBM Travels goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 27/02/2026 16:30:00 to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 27/02/2026 22:15:00. 50 Business ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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Intrcity Smartbus6h 30m000:30SalemNew Bus Stand07:00ChennaiC.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop0Premium EconomyA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 27/02/2026 00:30:00 to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 27/02/2026 07:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Sri Ganapathy Travels7h 0m001:00SalemNew Bus Stand08:00ChennaiC.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop0BasicA Bus from Sri Ganapathy Travels goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 27/02/2026 01:00:00 to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 27/02/2026 08:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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Indian Railways5h 27m015:43SalemTrain Station21:10ChennaiPerambur Train Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Train Station, Salem (India) at 27/02/2026 15:43:00 to Perambur Train Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 27/02/2026 21:10:00. 50 First Class ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 27m
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Indian Railways5h 30m014:15SalemTrain Station19:45ChennaiPerambur Train Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Train Station, Salem (India) at 27/02/2026 14:15:00 to Perambur Train Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 27/02/2026 19:45:00. 50 First Class ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Indian Railways6h 20m021:30SalemTrain Station03:50ChennaiEgmore Railway Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Train Station, Salem (India) at 27/02/2026 21:30:00 to Egmore Railway Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 28/02/2026 03:50:00. 50 First Class ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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Zingbus4h 35m000:05SalemIndianOil Gas Station04:40ChennaiPeriyamedu Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 02/03/2026 00:05:00 to Periyamedu Coach Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 02/03/2026 04:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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Zingbus4h 40m002:20SalemIndianOil Gas Station07:00ChennaiPeriyamedu Coach Station0First ClassA Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 02/03/2026 02:20:00 to Periyamedu Coach Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 02/03/2026 07:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
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Intrcity Smartbus5h 15m001:10SalemNew Bus Stand06:25ChennaiThiyagaraya Nagar Coach Station0First ClassA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 02/03/2026 01:10:00 to Thiyagaraya Nagar Coach Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 02/03/2026 06:25:00. 50 First Class ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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Intrcity Smartbus6h 5m000:25SalemNew Bus Stand06:30ChennaiThiyagaraya Nagar Coach Station0First ClassA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 02/03/2026 00:25:00 to Thiyagaraya Nagar Coach Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 02/03/2026 06:30:00. 50 First Class ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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Zingbus4h 35m000:05SalemIndianOil Gas Station04:40ChennaiPeriyamedu Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 04/03/2026 00:05:00 to Periyamedu Coach Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 04/03/2026 04:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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Zingbus4h 40m002:20SalemIndianOil Gas Station07:00ChennaiPeriyamedu Coach Station0First ClassA Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 04/03/2026 02:20:00 to Periyamedu Coach Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 04/03/2026 07:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
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Intrcity Smartbus5h 0m000:50SalemNew Bus Stand05:50ChennaiThiyagaraya Nagar Coach Station0First ClassA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 04/03/2026 00:50:00 to Thiyagaraya Nagar Coach Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 04/03/2026 05:50:00. 50 First Class ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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Intrcity Smartbus6h 5m000:25SalemNew Bus Stand06:30ChennaiThiyagaraya Nagar Coach Station0First ClassA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 04/03/2026 00:25:00 to Thiyagaraya Nagar Coach Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 04/03/2026 06:30:00. 50 First Class ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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Bus from Salem to Chennai
What are the most popular stations in Salem and Chennai?
In Salem, you will usually depart from Tamil Sangam Rd, Train Station or Alhind tours and travels, while in Chennai you will be arriving at C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Egmore Railway Station or Central Station Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Chennai from Salem? With 7 connections between 33 Train, Carpool and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Salem and Chennai, you can pay as low as £3 with a Bus from Zingbus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Chennai in just 4h 7m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Salem and Chennai are Intrcity Smartbus, Zingbus and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Salem and Chennai is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Māllur or to Tiruvottiyūr, and look at flights from Salem Airport, and landing at Chennai Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Salem to Chennai?
The most popular companies between Salem and Chennai, are Intrcity Smartbus, Zingbus and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Intrcity Smartbus, Zingbus, NueGo and 2 more.
Train companies: Indian Railways
All you need to know when you travel from Salem to Chennai
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Salem to Chennai. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Salem to Chennai
How can I reach Chennai from Salem?
Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Train, Carpool and Bus, with which you can get to Chennai from Salem.
How far is Chennai from Salem?
The distance between Salem and Chennai is 280.2 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Salem and Chennai?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 8 kgs of CO2, a train 10 kgs, a car 48 kgs, and a flight 69 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Salem to Chennai?
You can get to Chennai with just £3 by taking a Bus from Zingbus.
What is the fastest way to get from Salem to Chennai?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Chennai in just 4h 7m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
More routes to Salem and to Chennai
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Salem and to Chennai. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
