Tamil Nadu · 280 km · Compare trains, buses & driving options
| Train | Dep | Arr | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coimbatore-Chennai Central AC Duronto Express #12244 · Drnt |
17:31 | 21:50 | 4h 19m | CC |
| Allapuzha Dhanbad Slip Express #18190 · Exp |
2A,3A,SL | |||
| Chennai Mail #12602 · SF |
00:10 | 05:25 | 5h 15m | 2A,3A,SL,FC |
| Ernakulam-Patna Express #16309 · Exp |
00:25 | 05:40 | 5h 15m | 2A,3A,SL |
| RIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI Exp #12515 · SF |
00:25 | 05:40 | 5h 15m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Alappuzha-Chennai Express #16042 · Exp |
00:35 | 06:05 | 5h 30m | 2A,3A,SL,FC |
| Cheran Express #12674 · SF |
01:00 | 06:35 | 5h 35m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Tiruvananthapuram Chennai SF Mail #12624 · SF |
01:45 | 06:55 | 5h 10m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Coimbatore-Chennai Express #12682 · SF |
02:20 | 07:45 | 5h 25m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Mangalore - Chennai Express #12686 · SF |
02:45 | 08:00 | 5h 15m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp #12507 · SF |
04:05 | 09:30 | 5h 25m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Trivandrum Shalimar Biweekly Express #16323 · Exp |
04:05 | 09:30 | 5h 25m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kollam-Chennai Central SF Special #06006 · SF |
04:20 | 10:45 | 6h 25m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kollam-Chennai Central Special #06004 · Exp |
04:20 | 10:45 | 6h 25m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Trivandrum-Chennai Superfast Express #12696 · SF |
04:45 | 09:50 | 5h 05m | 2A,3A,SL,FC |
| NAGERCOIL - CHENNAI SF Exp #12690 · SF |
06:55 | 12:25 | 5h 30m | 3A,SL |
| Thiruvananthapuram Central Chennai Central weekly express #12698 · SF |
06:55 | 12:25 | 5h 30m | 2A,3A,SL |
| KollamChennai Central SF Special #06010 · SF |
07:50 | 12:40 | 4h 50m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Coimbatore-Chennai Central InterCity SF Express #12680 · SF |
08:40 | 13:50 | 5h 10m | CC |
| West Coast Express #16628 · Exp |
09:40 | 15:15 | 5h 35m | 2A,3A,SL,FC |
| Coimbatore-Jaipur Express #12969 · SF |
11:50 | 17:10 | 5h 20m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| ALAPPUZHA - DHANBAD (Bokaro) Express #13352 · Exp |
15:00 | 22:15 | 7h 15m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Alappuzha Dhanbad Tatanagar Express Slip #13352-Slip · Exp |
15:05 | 22:15 | 7h 10m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kovai Express #12676 · SF |
16:40 | 21:40 | 5h 00m | CC |
| Raptisagar Express #12522 · SF |
18:10 | 23:05 | 4h 55m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Rapti Sagar Expres #12512 · SF |
18:10 | 23:05 | 4h 55m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Ahilyanagari Express #16326 · Exp |
18:10 | 23:05 | 4h 55m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Trivandrum-Korba Express #16328 · Exp |
18:10 | 23:05 | 4h 55m | 2A,3A,SL |
| SALEM - CHENNAI EGMORE Exp #11064 · Exp |
21:00 | 03:39 | 6h 39m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Yercaud Express #16670 · Exp |
22:00 | 04:30 | 6h 30m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Kollam Chennai Central (Weekly) SF Special #06012 · SF |
22:25 | 03:40 | 5h 15m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kollam-Chennai Central SF Special #06002 · SF |
22:25 | 03:40 | 5h 15m | 2A,3A,SL |
| KollamChennai Central SF Special #06008 · SF |
22:25 | 03:40 | 5h 15m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Nilgiri (Blue Mountain) Express #12672 · SF |
23:30 | 05:05 | 5h 35m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
The straight-line distance from Salem to Chennai is approximately 280 km (174 miles). By road, the distance increases to about 349 km due to terrain, highways, and road networks.
Indian Railways connects Salem and Chennai with multiple daily services. The journey takes approximately 6 hrs 21 min. Rajdhani and Shatabdi express trains are faster, while mail and passenger trains make more stops but cost less.
Book in advance through IRCTC, especially during festivals and holidays when seats fill up quickly.
Check Trains on IRCTCBus travel is a popular and affordable option for the Salem to Chennai route. The journey takes approximately 7 hrs 45 min covering ~349 km. Both government and private operators service this route.
Night buses are popular for this distance — travel while you sleep and arrive fresh at your destination.
Search Salem to Chennai BusesA road trip from Salem to Chennai covers approximately 349 km and takes around 4 hrs 30 min. Start early to make the most of daylight hours.
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