Bus
Travelling from Chennai to Salem overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is
the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Companies operating bus routes between Chennai and Salem
A1 Travels, Air Indiaa Travels, Arvind Travels, BSP Bus, City Travels, Deenu Tours And Travel, Deepam Travels, Essaar, Hindusthan Travels, Intrcity Smartbus, Jayalakshmi Bus, Kallada Travels, Krish Travels, Lion Travels, Luxe Xpress, Madurai Balajee Tours , Mettur Supers Mss , Mrm Travels, Namasivaya Travels, National Travels CHN, No 1 Air Travels, Parveen Travels, Pss Transport, Rhythm Xpress, RKT Tours and Travels, S R T, Shri Baghyalakshmi Travels Sblt , Sk Balu Bus, Skbs Travels, Sps Travels, SPS Travels India, Sri Krishna Travels, Sri Sms Travels, Sri Vijayalakshmi Travels, Srl Travels, Surya Connect, Svm Services, Swamy Ayyappa Travels, Tharai Travels, Vetri Travels, Vkv Travels, YBM Travels, Zingbus
Taxi
Some travellers consider taxi to be
the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Companies offering charters between Chennai and Salem
Cab Expresso, TaxiBazaar
Train
Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to
sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
