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Compare all timetables for the bus from Salem to Chennai

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

today
tomorrow
$5
Monday
$4
Tuesday
$4
Wednesday
Thursday
$4
Friday
$4

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Zingbus 4h 45m 1:35 AM Salem IndianOil Gas Station 6:20 AM Chennai Periyamedu Bus Station  Premium Economy $5
Zingbus 4h 40m 2:10 AM Salem IndianOil Gas Station 6:50 AM Chennai Periyamedu Bus Station  Premium Economy $5
Intrcity Smartbus 5h 0m 12:50 AM Salem New Bus Stand 5:50 AM Chennai Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station  Basic $5
Intrcity Smartbus 7h 0m 1:00 AM Salem New Bus Stand 8:00 AM Chennai Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station  Basic $5
Intrcity Smartbus 5h 40m 1:15 AM Salem New Bus Stand 6:55 AM Chennai Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station  Basic $5

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
NueGo 7h 55m 8:30 PM Salem New Bus Stand 4:25 AM Chennai Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station  Economy $4
NueGo 7h 35m 11:30 PM Salem New Bus Stand 7:05 AM Chennai Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station  Economy $4
Intrcity Smartbus 7h 10m 11:45 PM Salem New Bus Stand 6:55 AM Chennai Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station  Basic $6
Intrcity Smartbus 6h 55m 11:15 PM Salem New Bus Stand 6:10 AM Chennai Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station  Basic $7
Zingbus 4h 45m 1:35 AM Salem IndianOil Gas Station 6:20 AM Chennai Periyamedu Bus Station  Premium Economy $10

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
NueGo 7h 55m 8:30 PM Salem New Bus Stand 4:25 AM Chennai Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station  Economy $4
NueGo 7h 35m 11:30 PM Salem New Bus Stand 7:05 AM Chennai Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station  Economy $4
Intrcity Smartbus 7h 10m 11:45 PM Salem New Bus Stand 6:55 AM Chennai Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station  Basic $6
Intrcity Smartbus 7h 0m 1:00 AM Salem New Bus Stand 8:00 AM Chennai Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station  Basic $7
Zingbus 4h 40m 2:10 AM Salem IndianOil Gas Station 6:50 AM Chennai Periyamedu Bus Station  Premium Economy $8

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
NueGo 7h 55m 8:30 PM Salem New Bus Stand 4:25 AM Chennai Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station  Economy $4
NueGo 7h 35m 11:30 PM Salem New Bus Stand 7:05 AM Chennai Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station  Economy $4
Zingbus 4h 35m 12:05 AM Salem IndianOil Gas Station 4:40 AM Chennai Periyamedu Bus Station  Economy $6
Zingbus 4h 35m 1:05 AM Salem IndianOil Gas Station 5:40 AM Chennai Periyamedu Bus Station  Economy $6
Intrcity Smartbus 5h 0m 12:50 AM Salem New Bus Stand 5:50 AM Chennai Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station  Basic $6

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
NueGo 7h 55m 8:30 PM Salem New Bus Stand 4:25 AM Chennai Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station  Economy $4
NueGo 7h 35m 11:30 PM Salem New Bus Stand 7:05 AM Chennai Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station  Economy $4
Zingbus 4h 35m 12:05 AM Salem IndianOil Gas Station 4:40 AM Chennai Periyamedu Bus Station  Economy $6
Zingbus 4h 35m 1:05 AM Salem IndianOil Gas Station 5:40 AM Chennai Periyamedu Bus Station  Economy $6
Intrcity Smartbus 6h 30m 12:30 AM Salem New Bus Stand 7:00 AM Chennai Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station  Basic $6

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Salem to Chennai is $3 on 2/3/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Salem and Chennai

See here how frequent the connections between Salem and Chennai are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 42 daily buses from Salem to Chennai. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 38 daily coaches between Salem and Chennai.
The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 164 buses from Salem to Chennai, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Salem and Chennai, with 42 offers.

Enjoy these deals on your way from Salem to Chennai

Intrcity Smartbus-Travel in comfort and enjoy a discount on your First Booking!
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Travel in comfort and enjoy a discount on your First Booking!

Facts about the bus from Salem to Chennai

Compare all providers like Intrcity Smartbus, Zingbus and NueGo that travel 41 times every day by bus from Salem to Chennai in one click! Book your bus ticket from Salem to Chennai starting from $3!

Cheapest Bus $3
Fastest Bus 4h 30m
Earliest Bus 12:05 AM
Latest Bus 11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes 41 Ø
Distance 174.2 miles
Bus Companies Intrcity Smartbus, Zingbus and NueGo

Cheapest bus connections from Salem to Chennai

Every day, 41 buses from 3 bus companies leave Salem for Chennai: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 02/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 02/01
Monday 02/02
Tuesday 02/03
Wednesday 02/04
Thursday 02/05
Friday 02/06
Saturday 02/07
$9
Sunday 02/08
$4
Monday 02/09
$4
Tuesday 02/10
$4
Wednesday 02/11
$9
Thursday 02/12
$4
Friday 02/13
$6
Saturday 02/14
$11
Sunday 02/15
$5
Monday 02/16
Tuesday 02/17
$9
Wednesday 02/18
$11
Thursday 02/19
$5
Friday 02/20
$8
Saturday 02/21
Sunday 02/22
$11
Monday 02/23
$10
Tuesday 02/24
$5
Wednesday 02/25
$6
Thursday 02/26
$5
Friday 02/27
$54
Saturday 02/28

The cheapest time to travel from Salem to Chennai

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

How to save money travelling from Salem to Chennai

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 Salem to Chennai 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 Salem to Chennai, 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 Salem to Chennai are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Salem to Chennai

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

Intrcity Smartbus from Salem to Chennai

Intrcity Smartbus

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

Cheapest Price $5
Fastest Bus 4h 30m
Earliest Bus 12:25 AM
Last Bus 11:45 PM
Daily Connections 31 Ø
Found on 2/5/2026

NueGo from Salem to Chennai

NueGo

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

Cheapest Price $4
Fastest Bus 6h 20m
Earliest Bus 12:45 AM
Last Bus 11:30 PM
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 2/5/2026

All bus stations and stops in Salem and Chennai

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Salem to Chennai

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

FAQs about the Salem to Chennai bus

How much does a Salem Chennai bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $3 and takes 7h 55m to reach Chennai. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $3 and $26. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chennai.

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

Every day, the Salem to Chennai 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 Salem to Chennai take?

The fastest bus from Salem to Chennai is offered by Intrcity Smartbus and takes 4h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $16. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Salem to Chennai?

The earliest bus arriving in Chennai from Salem starts at 12:05 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 Salem to Chennai?

The latest bus trip departing from Salem for Chennai 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 Salem Chennai route?

When traveling by bus from Salem to Chennai, 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 Salem and Chennai?

You can check all the direct connections between Salem and Chennai 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 Salem to Chennai 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 Salem Chennai 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 Salem Chennai 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 Salem to Chennai on your planned travel date.

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

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 Salem and Chennai. 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 Salem to Chennai?

Prices and availability for 41 trips between Salem and Chennai 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 Salem to Chennai

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.

More bus routes to Salem and to Chennai

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