Bus Salem to Chennai: Compare prices and save money

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 Srl Travels for the next days.

today

$46

tomorrow

Monday

$11

Tuesday

$46

Wednesday

$46

Thursday

Friday

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Zingbus	4h 35m	12:05 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	4:40 AM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station		Economy	$46	A Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 8/8/2026 12:05:00 AM to Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 8/8/2026 4:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Zingbus	5h 5m	12:40 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	5:45 AM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	Premium Economy	$5	A Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 8/9/2026 12:40:00 AM to Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 8/9/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
National Travels CHN	6h 35m	12:25 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	7:00 AM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	Basic	$5	A Bus from National Travels CHN goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 8/9/2026 12:25:00 AM to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 8/9/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Intrcity Smartbus	6h 5m	12:55 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	7:00 AM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	Premium Economy	$5	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 8/9/2026 12:55:00 AM to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 8/9/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Sri Ganapathy Travels	6h 40m	1:00 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	7:40 AM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	Basic	$5	A Bus from Sri Ganapathy Travels goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 8/9/2026 1:00:00 AM to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 8/9/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Jai Vishnu Travels	6h 45m	12:15 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	7:00 AM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	Premium Economy	$6	A Bus from Jai Vishnu Travels goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 8/9/2026 12:15:00 AM to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 8/9/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Zingbus	5h 5m	12:40 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	5:45 AM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	Premium Economy	$11	A Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 8/10/2026 12:40:00 AM to Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 8/10/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Zingbus	5h 10m	1:10 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	6:20 AM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 8/10/2026 1:10:00 AM to Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 8/10/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
Zingbus	5h 20m	1:40 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	7:00 AM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	Premium Economy	$13	A Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 8/10/2026 1:40:00 AM to Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 8/10/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
Intrcity Smartbus	6h 45m	12:45 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	7:30 AM	Chennai	Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station	First Class	$53	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 8/10/2026 12:45:00 AM to Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 8/10/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
Intrcity Smartbus	6h 15m	1:30 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	7:45 AM	Chennai	Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station	First Class	$53	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 8/10/2026 1:30:00 AM to Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 8/10/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Zingbus	4h 35m	12:05 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	4:40 AM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 8/11/2026 12:05:00 AM to Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 8/11/2026 4:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Intrcity Smartbus	6h 45m	12:45 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	7:30 AM	Chennai	Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station	First Class	$53	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 8/11/2026 12:45:00 AM to Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 8/11/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
Intrcity Smartbus	6h 5m	12:55 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	7:00 AM	Chennai	Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station	First Class	$53	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 8/11/2026 12:55:00 AM to Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 8/11/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Intrcity Smartbus	6h 15m	1:30 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	7:45 AM	Chennai	Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station	First Class	$53	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 8/11/2026 1:30:00 AM to Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 8/11/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Zingbus	4h 35m	12:05 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	4:40 AM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station		Economy	$46	A Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 8/12/2026 12:05:00 AM to Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 8/12/2026 4:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intrcity Smartbus	6h 5m	12:55 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	7:00 AM	Chennai	Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station	Basic	$5	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 8/14/2026 12:55:00 AM to Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 8/14/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Intrcity Smartbus	6h 0m	1:30 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	7:30 AM	Chennai	Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station	Basic	$6	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 8/14/2026 1:30:00 AM to Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 8/14/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Intrcity Smartbus	6h 0m	2:05 AM	Salem	New Bus Stand	8:05 AM	Chennai	Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station	Basic	$6	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from New Bus Stand, Salem (India) at 8/14/2026 2:05:00 AM to Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 8/14/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Zingbus	4h 35m	12:05 AM	Salem	IndianOil Gas Station	4:40 AM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from Zingbus goes from IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) at 8/14/2026 12:05:00 AM to Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 8/14/2026 4:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Salem to Chennai is $4 on 8/4/2026. 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.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 98 daily buses from Salem to Chennai. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Salem and Chennai.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 111 buses from Salem to Chennai, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Salem and Chennai, with 1 offers.

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Facts about the bus from Salem to Chennai

Compare all providers like Intrcity Smartbus, Zingbus and Srl Travels that travel 25 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	4h 20m
Earliest Bus	12:05 AM
Latest Bus	3:05 AM
Daily Bus Routes	25 Ø
Distance	174.2 miles
Bus Companies	Intrcity Smartbus, Zingbus, Srl Travels, National Travels CHN, Krish Travels, Jb Connect, A1 Travels, Essaar, Lion Travels, Vetri Travels and 17 more.

Cheapest bus connections from Salem to Chennai

Every day, 25 buses from 27 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 08/08/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

$12

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

$12

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

$14

Sunday 08/16

Monday 08/17

$10

Tuesday 08/18

$23

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

$46

Friday 08/21

$46

Saturday 08/22

$46

Sunday 08/23

$33

Monday 08/24

Tuesday 08/25

Wednesday 08/26

$46

Thursday 08/27

Friday 08/28

Saturday 08/29

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. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $9.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Salem to Chennai, with $4. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $10.

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	$5
Fastest Bus	4h 20m
Earliest Bus	12:55 AM
Last Bus	3:05 AM
Daily Connections	15 Ø
Found on	8/8/2026

Krish Travels from Salem to Chennai

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

Cheapest Price	$7
Fastest Bus	5h 45m
Earliest Bus	2:00 AM
Last Bus	11:57 PM
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	8/8/2026

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.

Alhind tours and travels

IndianOil Gas Station

Omalur Main Road 235

Tamil Sangam Rd

Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station

Omni Bus Stand

Koyambedu Omni Bus Stand

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

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 6h 5m 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 27 companies with a range of ticket prices between $4 and $53. 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 25 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 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $6. 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 3:05 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 Srl Travels. 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 Srl Travels.

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?

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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!