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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 National Travels CHN for the next days.

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Thursday

$46

Friday

$10

Saturday

$46

Sunday

Monday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Zingbus	5h 35m	11:45 PM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	5:20 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	Premium Economy	$8	A Bus from Zingbus goes from Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) at 6/23/2026 11:45:00 PM to IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) arriving at 6/24/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
Zingbus	4h 45m	10:20 PM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	3:05 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from Zingbus goes from Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) at 6/23/2026 10:20:00 PM to IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) arriving at 6/24/2026 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Zingbus	4h 55m	11:25 PM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	4:20 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from Zingbus goes from Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) at 6/23/2026 11:25:00 PM to IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) arriving at 6/24/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
Zingbus	5h 0m	10:55 PM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	3:55 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	Premium Economy	$10	A Bus from Zingbus goes from Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) at 6/23/2026 10:55:00 PM to IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) arriving at 6/24/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Zingbus	4h 25m	11:50 PM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	4:15 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	First Class	$14	A Bus from Zingbus goes from Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) at 6/23/2026 11:50:00 PM to IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) arriving at 6/24/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Sri Krishna Travels	5h 20m	10:00 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	3:20 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	Basic	$6	A Bus from Sri Krishna Travels goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 6/24/2026 10:00:00 PM to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 6/25/2026 3:20:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
Zingbus	4h 45m	10:20 PM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	3:05 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	Economy	$6	A Bus from Zingbus goes from Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) at 6/24/2026 10:20:00 PM to IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) arriving at 6/25/2026 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Snb Travels	6h 30m	7:45 AM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	2:15 PM	Salem	New Bus Stand	Premium Economy	$7	A Bus from Snb Travels goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 6/24/2026 7:45:00 AM to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 6/24/2026 2:15:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Intrcity Smartbus	7h 25m	6:45 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	2:10 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	Premium Economy	$7	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 6/24/2026 6:45:00 PM to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 6/25/2026 2:10:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Jai Vishnu Travels	6h 20m	10:40 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	5:00 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	Premium Economy	$8	A Bus from Jai Vishnu Travels goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 6/24/2026 10:40:00 PM to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 6/25/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

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	$46	A Bus from Zingbus goes from Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) at 6/25/2026 10:20:00 PM to IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) arriving at 6/26/2026 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
	Zingbus	4h 50m	11:55 PM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	4:45 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station		First Class	$46	A Bus from Zingbus goes from Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) at 6/25/2026 11:55:00 PM to IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) arriving at 6/26/2026 4:45:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Zingbus	4h 45m	10:20 PM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	3:05 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from Zingbus goes from Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) at 6/26/2026 10:20:00 PM to IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) arriving at 6/27/2026 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Zingbus	5h 0m	10:55 PM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	3:55 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	Premium Economy	$15	A Bus from Zingbus goes from Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) at 6/26/2026 10:55:00 PM to IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) arriving at 6/27/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Zingbus	5h 35m	11:45 PM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	5:20 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	Premium Economy	$17	A Bus from Zingbus goes from Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) at 6/26/2026 11:45:00 PM to IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) arriving at 6/27/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
Zingbus	4h 25m	11:50 PM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	4:15 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	First Class	$21	A Bus from Zingbus goes from Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) at 6/26/2026 11:50:00 PM to IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) arriving at 6/27/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Zingbus	4h 55m	11:25 PM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	4:20 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Zingbus goes from Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) at 6/26/2026 11:25:00 PM to IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) arriving at 6/27/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Zingbus	4h 45m	10:20 PM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	3:05 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from Zingbus goes from Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) at 6/27/2026 10:20:00 PM to IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) arriving at 6/28/2026 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Zingbus	4h 50m	11:55 PM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	4:45 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	First Class	$46	A Bus from Zingbus goes from Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) at 6/27/2026 11:55:00 PM to IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) arriving at 6/28/2026 4:45:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Intrcity Smartbus	7h 25m	6:45 PM	Chennai	Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station	2:10 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	First Class	$53	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station, Chennai (India) at 6/27/2026 6:45:00 PM to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 6/28/2026 2:10:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Intrcity Smartbus	7h 25m	7:15 PM	Chennai	Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station	2:40 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	Business	$53	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station, Chennai (India) at 6/27/2026 7:15:00 PM to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 6/28/2026 2:40:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Intrcity Smartbus	7h 30m	8:00 PM	Chennai	Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station	3:30 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	Business	$53	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station, Chennai (India) at 6/27/2026 8:00:00 PM to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 6/28/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intrcity Smartbus	7h 55m	10:25 PM	Chennai	Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station	6:10 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	Basic	$7	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station, Chennai (India) at 6/28/2026 10:25:00 PM to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 6/29/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Intrcity Smartbus	7h 30m	8:00 PM	Chennai	Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station	3:30 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	Basic	$8	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station, Chennai (India) at 6/28/2026 8:00:00 PM to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 6/29/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Intrcity Smartbus	6h 55m	8:30 PM	Chennai	Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station	3:25 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	Basic	$8	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station, Chennai (India) at 6/28/2026 8:30:00 PM to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 6/29/2026 3:25:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Zingbus	4h 45m	10:20 PM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	3:05 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	Economy	$8	A Bus from Zingbus goes from Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) at 6/28/2026 10:20:00 PM to IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) arriving at 6/29/2026 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Zingbus	5h 0m	10:55 PM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	3:55 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	Premium Economy	$9	A Bus from Zingbus goes from Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) at 6/28/2026 10:55:00 PM to IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) arriving at 6/29/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chennai to Salem is $3 on 6/28/2026. 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.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 137 daily buses from Chennai to Salem. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Chennai and Salem.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 203 buses from Chennai to Salem, while Night sees the fewest connections between Chennai and Salem, with 1 offers.

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Facts about the bus from Chennai to Salem

Compare all providers like Intrcity Smartbus, Zingbus and National Travels CHN that travel 37 times every day by bus from Chennai to Salem in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chennai to Salem starting from $3!

Cheapest Bus	$3
Fastest Bus	4h 25m
Earliest Bus	10:20 PM
Latest Bus	11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	37 Ø
Distance	174.2 miles
Bus Companies	Intrcity Smartbus, Zingbus, National Travels CHN, Krish Travels, Srl Travels, Jb Connect, A1 Travels, Tharai Travels, Essaar, Snb Travels and 19 more.

Cheapest bus connections from Chennai to Salem

Every day, 37 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 06/23/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 06/21

Monday 06/22

Tuesday 06/23

Wednesday 06/24

Thursday 06/25

$13

Friday 06/26

Saturday 06/27

Sunday 06/28

Monday 06/29

Tuesday 06/30

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 07/02

Friday 07/03

Saturday 07/04

Sunday 07/05

Monday 07/06

Tuesday 07/07

Wednesday 07/08

Thursday 07/09

Friday 07/10

Saturday 07/11

Sunday 07/12

Monday 07/13

$45

Tuesday 07/14

Wednesday 07/15

$45

Thursday 07/16

Friday 07/17

Saturday 07/18

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 $3, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chennai to Salem. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $6.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chennai to Salem, with $3. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $9.

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.

Zingbus from Chennai to Salem

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

Cheapest Price	$6
Fastest Bus	4h 25m
Earliest Bus	10:20 PM
Last Bus	11:55 PM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	6/22/2026

Intrcity Smartbus from Chennai to Salem

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

Cheapest Price	$7
Fastest Bus	6h 0m
Earliest Bus	6:45 PM
Last Bus	11:00 PM
Daily Connections	33 Ø
Found on	6/21/2026

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.

Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station

Omni Bus Stand

Koyambedu Omni Bus Stand

C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop

IndianOil Gas Station

Omalur Main Road 235

Tamil Sangam Rd

Alhind tours and travels

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

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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 $3 and takes 4h 45m 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 $3 and $53. 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 37 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 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $14. 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 10:20 PM. 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 11:55 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 National Travels CHN. 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 National Travels CHN.

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 37 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?

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

Basic

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

Economy

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

Premium Economy

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

Business

Comfortable seating, food and drink service, accompanied generally by ticket flexibility.

First Class

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

More bus routes to Chennai and to Salem

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Chennai and to Salem. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!