Previously seen trips
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Chennai - SRM University (S) | Salem (Kondalampatti Bypass, Westbound) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Maraimalai Nagar (S) | Salem (Kondalampatti Bypass, Westbound) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Chennai - Singaperumal Koil (S) | Salem (Kondalampatti Bypass, Westbound) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Chennai - Mahindra World City (N) | Salem (Kondalampatti Bypass, Westbound) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Chennai (Chengalpattu Toll, northbound) | Salem (Kondalampatti Bypass, Westbound) | No tags |
Get from Chennai to Salem
This route is served by bus only
The journey takes about 6 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
66bus per day
6h 25mAverage Duration
257 kmDistance
6kgCO₂ emissions
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3.5 out of 5 stars3.5/511,401 reviews
Based on 11401 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $7
IN Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Trenitalia, Sindbad, Ecolines, Infobus
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chennai to Salem by bus
What is the travel distance from Chennai to Salem?
The distance between Chennai and Salem is approximately 281 km (174 miles).
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The cheapest trip from Chennai to Salem was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $17To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chennai to Salem, as early as possible.
