Bus Salem to Chennai: Compare prices and save money

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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.

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intrcity Smartbus	5h 0m	12:50 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	5:50 AM	Chennai	Bus Stop	Basic	$4	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 12/5/2025 12:50:00 AM to Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 12/5/2025 5:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Intrcity Smartbus	7h 0m	1:00 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	8:00 AM	Chennai	Bus Stop	Basic	$4	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 12/5/2025 1:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
NueGo	7h 55m	8:30 PM	Salem	New Bus Stand	4:25 AM	Chennai	Bus Stop	Economy	$4	A Bus from NueGo goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 12/5/2025 8:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Zingbus	6h 40m	1:30 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	8:10 AM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 12/5/2025 1:30:00 AM to Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Zingbus	6h 40m	2:20 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	9:00 AM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	First Class	$6	A Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 12/5/2025 2:20:00 AM to Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 12/5/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Zingbus	6h 40m	1:30 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	8:10 AM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 12/6/2025 1:30:00 AM to Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Zingbus	5h 5m	1:55 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	7:00 AM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	Premium Economy	$5	A Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 12/6/2025 1:55:00 AM to Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Zingbus	6h 20m	11:40 PM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	6:00 AM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 12/6/2025 11:40:00 PM to Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Zingbus	7h 0m	12:45 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	7:45 AM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	First Class	$6	A Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 12/6/2025 12:45:00 AM to Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:45:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
Zingbus	6h 40m	2:20 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	9:00 AM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	First Class	$6	A Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 12/6/2025 2:20:00 AM to Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
NueGo	7h 35m	11:30 PM	Salem	New Bus Stand	7:05 AM	Chennai	Bus Stop	Economy	$4	A Bus from NueGo goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 12/7/2025 11:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
NueGo	7h 55m	8:30 PM	Salem	New Bus Stand	4:25 AM	Chennai	Bus Stop	Economy	$6	A Bus from NueGo goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 12/7/2025 8:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 12/8/2025 4:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Zingbus	6h 40m	1:30 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	8:10 AM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	Economy	$7	A Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 12/7/2025 1:30:00 AM to Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Intrcity Smartbus	7h 0m	1:00 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	8:00 AM	Chennai	Bus Stop	Basic	$8	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 12/7/2025 1:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
Intrcity Smartbus	5h 40m	1:15 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	6:55 AM	Chennai	Bus Stop	Basic	$8	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 12/7/2025 1:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Zingbus	6h 40m	1:30 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	8:10 AM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 12/8/2025 1:30:00 AM to Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Zingbus	6h 20m	11:40 PM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	6:00 AM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 12/8/2025 11:40:00 PM to Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Zingbus	5h 5m	1:55 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	7:00 AM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	Premium Economy	$6	A Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 12/8/2025 1:55:00 AM to Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Intrcity Smartbus	5h 0m	12:50 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	5:50 AM	Chennai	Bus Stop	Basic	$11	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 12/8/2025 12:50:00 AM to Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Intrcity Smartbus	7h 0m	1:00 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	8:00 AM	Chennai	Bus Stop	Basic	$11	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 12/8/2025 1:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
NueGo	7h 55m	8:30 PM	Salem	New Bus Stand	4:25 AM	Chennai	Bus Stop	Economy	$4	A Bus from NueGo goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 12/9/2025 8:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
NueGo	7h 35m	11:30 PM	Salem	New Bus Stand	7:05 AM	Chennai	Bus Stop	Economy	$4	A Bus from NueGo goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 12/9/2025 11:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Intrcity Smartbus	6h 55m	11:15 PM	Salem	New Bus Stand	6:10 AM	Chennai	Bus Stop	Basic	$7	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 12/9/2025 11:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
NueGo	7h 30m	10:50 PM	Salem	New Bus Stand	6:20 AM	Chennai	Bus Stop	Premium Economy	$7	A Bus from NueGo goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 12/9/2025 10:50:00 PM to Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:20:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Intrcity Smartbus	5h 0m	12:50 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	5:50 AM	Chennai	Bus Stop	Basic	$8	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 12/9/2025 12:50:00 AM to Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Zingbus	6h 20m	11:40 PM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	6:00 AM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	Economy	$4	A Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 12/10/2025 11:40:00 PM to Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Zingbus	6h 40m	1:30 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	8:10 AM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 12/10/2025 1:30:00 AM to Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Zingbus	5h 5m	1:55 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	7:00 AM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	Premium Economy	$5	A Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 12/10/2025 1:55:00 AM to Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Intrcity Smartbus	6h 55m	11:15 PM	Salem	New Bus Stand	6:10 AM	Chennai	Bus Stop	Basic	$7	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 12/10/2025 11:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Intrcity Smartbus	5h 0m	12:50 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	5:50 AM	Chennai	Bus Stop	Basic	$8	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 12/10/2025 12:50:00 AM to Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Zingbus	6h 10m	2:20 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	8:30 AM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station		First Class	$54	A Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 12/11/2025 2:20:00 AM to Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 12/11/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Salem to Chennai via Vellore, you can save more than $38? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Intrcity Smartbus
  
  6h 25m
  
  0
  
  1:00 AM
  
  Salem
  New Bus Stand
  
  4:50 AM
  
  Vellore
  Vellore Bypass Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $8
  
  A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 12/7/2025 1:00:00 AM to Vellore Bypass Bus Stop, Vellore (India) arriving at 12/7/2025 4:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
- NueGo
  
  2h 25m
  
  0
  
  5:00 AM
  
  Vellore
  New Bus Stand
  
  7:25 AM
  
  Chennai
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from NueGo goes from New Bus Stand, Vellore (India) at 12/7/2025 5:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:25:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Travel time is 0h 15m longer, but you will save $38

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Salem to Chennai is $4 on 12/2/2025. 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.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 38 daily buses from Salem to Chennai. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Salem and Chennai.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 127 buses from Salem to Chennai, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Salem and Chennai, with 45 offers.

Enjoy these deals on your way from Salem to Chennai

Intrcity Smartbus

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 24 times every day by bus from Salem to Chennai in one click! Book your bus ticket from Salem to Chennai starting from $4!

Cheapest Bus	$4
Fastest Bus	5h 0m
Earliest Bus	12:25 AM
Latest Bus	2:20 AM
Daily Bus Routes	24 Ø
Distance	174.2 miles
Bus Companies	Intrcity Smartbus, Zingbus and NueGo

Cheapest bus connections from Salem to Chennai

Every day, 24 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 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

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Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

Saturday 12/06

Sunday 12/07

$11

Monday 12/08

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

$13

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

$10

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

$54

Wednesday 12/17

$12

Thursday 12/18

$55

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$55

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$55

Saturday 12/27

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, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Salem to Chennai. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $13.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Salem to Chennai, with $4. Evening 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

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

Cheapest Price	$4
Fastest Bus	5h 0m
Earliest Bus	12:25 AM
Last Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Connections	27 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

NueGo from Salem to Chennai

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

Cheapest Price	$4
Fastest Bus	6h 20m
Earliest Bus	8:30 PM
Last Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

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.

Alhind tours and travels

Tamil Sangam Rd

IndianOil Gas Station

Omalur Main Road 235

Omni Bus Stand

Koyambedu Omni Bus Stand

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

Periyamedu Bus Station

Vepery High Road Periyamedu

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 Salem to Chennai? Compare all modes of transports from Salem to 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 $4 and takes 5h 0m 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 $4 and $54. 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 24 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 5h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $4. 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 12:25 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 2:20 AM. 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.

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

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.

First Class

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

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!