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Compare all timetables for the bus from Chennai to Salem

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chennai to Salem from various bus operators like Intrcity Smartbus, Zingbus or NueGo for the next days.

today
$5
tomorrow
$4
Tuesday
$4
Wednesday
Thursday
$7
Friday
$4
Saturday

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
NueGo 7h 55m 8:45 AM Chennai C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop 4:40 PM Salem New Bus Stand  Premium Economy $5
Krish Travels 6h 45m 9:00 AM Chennai C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop 3:45 PM Salem New Bus Stand  Basic $6
A1 Travels 6h 30m 9:00 AM Chennai C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop 3:30 PM Salem New Bus Stand  Premium Economy $6
Arvind Travels 7h 20m 1:00 PM Chennai C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop 8:20 PM Salem New Bus Stand  First Class $6
National Travels CHN 7h 0m 9:30 PM Chennai C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop 4:30 AM Salem New Bus Stand  First Class $6

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
NueGo 7h 55m 8:45 AM Chennai Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station 4:40 PM Salem New Bus Stand  Economy $4
NueGo 7h 35m 10:40 PM Chennai Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station 6:15 AM Salem New Bus Stand  Economy $4
NueGo 7h 0m 10:30 PM Chennai Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station 5:30 AM Salem New Bus Stand  Premium Economy $7
NueGo 7h 0m 9:15 PM Chennai Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station 4:15 AM Salem New Bus Stand  Premium Economy $9

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
NueGo 7h 55m 8:45 AM Chennai Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station 4:40 PM Salem New Bus Stand  Economy $4
NueGo 7h 35m 10:40 PM Chennai Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station 6:15 AM Salem New Bus Stand  Economy $4
Intrcity Smartbus 7h 0m 9:15 PM Chennai Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station 4:15 AM Salem New Bus Stand  Basic $5
Intrcity Smartbus 7h 55m 10:25 PM Chennai Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station 6:10 AM Salem New Bus Stand  Basic $5
Zingbus 4h 50m 10:05 PM Chennai Periyamedu Bus Station 2:55 AM Salem IndianOil Gas Station  First Class $7

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Zingbus 4h 45m 10:20 PM Chennai Periyamedu Bus Station 3:05 AM Salem IndianOil Gas Station  Economy $7
Zingbus 5h 20m 11:10 PM Chennai Periyamedu Bus Station 4:30 AM Salem IndianOil Gas Station  Premium Economy $7
Zingbus 5h 35m 11:45 PM Chennai Periyamedu Bus Station 5:20 AM Salem IndianOil Gas Station  Premium Economy $7
Zingbus 4h 50m 10:05 PM Chennai Periyamedu Bus Station 2:55 AM Salem IndianOil Gas Station  First Class $8
Zingbus 4h 45m 11:20 PM Chennai Periyamedu Bus Station 4:05 AM Salem IndianOil Gas Station  First Class $8

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
NueGo 7h 55m 8:45 AM Chennai Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station 4:40 PM Salem New Bus Stand  Economy $4
NueGo 7h 35m 10:40 PM Chennai Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station 6:15 AM Salem New Bus Stand  Economy $7
Zingbus 5h 20m 11:10 PM Chennai Periyamedu Bus Station 4:30 AM Salem IndianOil Gas Station  Premium Economy $9
Intrcity Smartbus 7h 5m 8:40 PM Chennai Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station 3:45 AM Salem New Bus Stand  Basic $11
Intrcity Smartbus 7h 0m 10:15 PM Chennai Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station 5:15 AM Salem New Bus Stand  Basic $11

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chennai to Salem is $2 on 2/15/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Chennai and Salem

See here how frequent the connections between Chennai and Salem are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 114 daily buses from Chennai to Salem. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Chennai and Salem.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 184 buses from Chennai to Salem, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Chennai and Salem, with 12 offers.

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Facts about the bus from Chennai to Salem

Compare all providers like Intrcity Smartbus, Zingbus and NueGo that travel 41 times every day by bus from Chennai to Salem in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chennai to Salem starting from $2!

Cheapest Bus $2
Fastest Bus 4h 45m
Earliest Bus 6:00 AM
Latest Bus 11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes 41 Ø
Distance 174.2 miles
Bus Companies Intrcity Smartbus, Zingbus, NueGo, Krish Travels, Srl Travels, National Travels CHN, A1 Travels, Jb Connect, YBM Travels, Essaar and 19 more.

Cheapest bus connections from Chennai to Salem

Every day, 41 buses from 29 bus companies leave Chennai for Salem: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 02/08/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 02/08
$3
Monday 02/09
$4
Tuesday 02/10
$5
Wednesday 02/11
$9
Thursday 02/12
$4
Friday 02/13
$4
Saturday 02/14
$11
Sunday 02/15
$2
Monday 02/16
$11
Tuesday 02/17
$22
Wednesday 02/18
$9
Thursday 02/19
$6
Friday 02/20
$48
Saturday 02/21
Sunday 02/22
$48
Monday 02/23
Tuesday 02/24
$6
Wednesday 02/25
$48
Thursday 02/26
$6
Friday 02/27
$6
Saturday 02/28
Sunday 03/01
$9
Monday 03/02
$48
Tuesday 03/03
Wednesday 03/04
$6
Thursday 03/05
$9
Friday 03/06
$6
Saturday 03/07

The cheapest time to travel from Chennai to Salem

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chennai to Salem, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $2, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chennai to Salem. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $4.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chennai to Salem, with $4. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $6.

How to save money travelling from Chennai to Salem

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Chennai to Salem in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Chennai to Salem, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Chennai to Salem are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chennai to Salem

These are the most booked bus companies between Chennai to Salem from our users.

Intrcity Smartbus from Chennai to Salem

Intrcity Smartbus

Here you will find the key facts about the Intrcity Smartbus bus route Chennai to Salem:

Cheapest Price $5
Fastest Bus 6h 15m
Earliest Bus 6:45 PM
Last Bus 11:00 PM
Daily Connections 24 Ø
Found on 2/7/2026

All bus stations and stops in Chennai and Salem

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chennai and Salem.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Chennai to Salem? Compare all modes of transports from Chennai to Salem.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chennai to Salem

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Chennai to Salem? Or which bus companies serve the route Chennai to Salem? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Chennai to Salem bus

How much does a Chennai Salem bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $2 and takes 7h 55m to reach Salem. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chennai to Salem?

This route is offered by 29 companies with a range of ticket prices between $2 and $51. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Salem.

On average, how many connections are available from Chennai to Salem each day?

Every day, the Chennai to Salem bus route is served by approximately 41 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chennai to Salem take?

The fastest bus from Chennai to Salem is offered by Zingbus and takes 4h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $8. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chennai to Salem?

The earliest bus arriving in Salem from Chennai starts at 6:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Chennai to Salem?

The latest bus trip departing from Chennai for Salem starts at 11:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chennai Salem route?

When traveling by bus from Chennai to Salem, passengers can travel with Intrcity Smartbus, Zingbus and NueGo. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chennai and Salem?

You can check all the direct connections between Chennai and Salem by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intrcity Smartbus, Zingbus and NueGo.

What can I take with me on the Chennai to Salem bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Chennai Salem bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chennai Salem bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Chennai to Salem on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Chennai to Salem?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 41 daily trips between Chennai and Salem. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Chennai to Salem?

Prices and availability for 41 trips between Chennai and Salem change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chennai to Salem

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Premium Economy
PremiumEconomy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

First Class
First

Best of the best: you will find the most comfortable accommodation to work or relax during your travel.

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