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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 29 at
    Departure city: Salem
    Departure location: Salem (Kondalampatti Bypass, Eastbound)
    Arrival time: August 29 at
    Destination city: Chennai
    Destination location: Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminus (N)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 29 at
    Departure city: Salem
    Departure location: Salem (Kondalampatti Bypass, Eastbound)
    Arrival time: August 29 at
    Destination city: Chennai
    Destination location: Chennai (Chengalpattu Toll, northbound)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 29 at
    Departure city: Salem
    Departure location: Salem (Kondalampatti Bypass, Eastbound)
    Arrival time: August 29 at
    Destination city: Chennai
    Destination location: Chennai - Maduravoyil Bypass (E)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 29 at
    Departure city: Salem
    Departure location: Salem (Kondalampatti Bypass, Eastbound)
    Arrival time: August 29 at
    Destination city: Chennai
    Destination location: Porur
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 29 at
    Departure city: Salem
    Departure location: Salem (Kondalampatti Bypass, Eastbound)
    Arrival time: August 29 at
    Destination city: Chennai
    Destination location: Chennai (Chengalpattu Toll, northbound)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Salem to Chennai: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$12
Average Bus Trip Duration5h 55m
Number of daily buses64
Earliest bus departure12:30am
Distance273 km
Latest bus departure12:40pm

Salem to Chennai Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Salem - Chennai

  1. How far is Salem from Chennai?

    Salem and Chennai are 281 km (174 miles) apart.

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