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, Arasan Arassi, Azul Transports, BSP Bus, City Travels, Deepam Travels, Essaar, Intrcity Smartbus, J J Yatra, Jayalakshmi Bus, Jb Connect, Kallada Travels, Krish Travels, Lion Travels, Luxe Xpress, Mayurra Travels, Mettur Supers Mss , Mjt Travels, Mrm Travels, Namasivaya Travels, National Travels CHN, No 1 Air Travels, Orange Tours, Psk Travels, Pss Transport, Rhythm Xpress, RKT Tours and Travels, S R T, Shri Baghyalakshmi Travels Sblt , Sk Balu Bus, Skbs Travels, Sps Travels, Sri Krishna Travels, Sri Sms Travels, Srl Travels, Surya Connect, Swamy Ayyappa Travels, Tranz king travels, Vetri Travels, Vkv Travels, Vrt Travels, YBM Travels
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.
