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Salem To Chennai Bus

Book comfortable and affordable bus tickets from Salem to Chennai on Goibibo. Covering a distance of approximately 280 km, the journey typically takes around 6h 0m. This popular route offers over 303+ daily options. The first bus departs around 12:05 AM, while the last bus leaves near 11:59 PM. Choose from top-rated operators like Krish Travels, (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels (MAARA), SK Balu Bus, offering Sleeper, Volvo and A/C buses. Select convenient boarding points in Salem and flexible dropping point locations in Chennai. Popular boarding points in Salem include Kondalampatti, Seelanaickenpatti, Salem New Bus Stand, while commonly chosen drop-off points in Chennai include Koyambedu, Chengalpattu, Mahendra City. Fares start at ₹356. Apply code BIGBUS to save more. Easily compare prices, user ratings, departure times, and seat types—all in one place. Experience a hassle-free booking process with top-rated bus operators and flexible filters for a smooth Salem to Chennai journey.

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KSRTC

Kerala State Road Transport Corporation

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Starts at 02:05

₹1325

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MRS Transport

Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper (2+1)

4.5/5   287 Reviews

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06:35

Salem New Bus Stand

6h 25m

13:00 16th Feb

Koyambedu

₹799

₹899

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15 window seat  window

26 seats left

₹ 899

₹ 799

  • featureFriendly cancellation policy
  • featureLive Tracking
  • feature230 users rated 5 star

Swamy Ayyappa Travels

A/C Seater / Sleeper (2+1)

4.5/5   866 Reviews

23:00

Salem New Bus Stand

7h 0m

06:00 16th Feb

Koyambedu

₹700

₹800

SELECT SEAT

16 window seat  window

32 seats left

₹ 800

₹ 700

  • featureFriendly cancellation policy
  • featureLive Tracking
  • feature665 users rated 5 star

Jayalakshmi Bus

A/C Sleeper (2+1)

4.5/5   482 Reviews

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06:35

Salem New Bus Stand

6h 45m

13:20 16th Feb

Koyambedu

₹939

₹1039

SELECT SEAT

21 window seat  window

35 seats left

₹ 1039

₹ 939

  • featureFriendly cancellation policy
  • featureLive Tracking
  • feature371 users rated 5 star

Jayalakshmi Bus

Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper (2+1)

4.6/5   398 Reviews

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22:45

Salem New Bus Stand

5h 15m

04:00 16th Feb

Kilambakkam New Bus Stand

₹609

₹709

SELECT SEAT

25 window seat  window

36 seats left

₹ 709

₹ 609

  • featureFriendly cancellation policy
  • featureLive Tracking
  • feature304 users rated 5 star

Jayalakshmi Bus

A/C Sleeper (2+1)

4.6/5   621 Reviews

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22:30

Salem New Bus Stand

6h 40m

05:10 16th Feb

Koyambedu

₹919

₹1019

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21 window seat  window

35 seats left

₹ 1019

₹ 919

  • featureFriendly cancellation policy
  • featureLive Tracking
  • feature490 users rated 5 star

MRS Transport

Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper (2+1)

4.5/5   460 Reviews

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13:30

Salem New Bus Stand

6h 45m

20:15 16th Feb

Koyambedu

₹699

₹799

SELECT SEAT

14 window seat  window

23 seats left

₹ 799

₹ 699

  • featureFriendly cancellation policy
  • featureLive Tracking
  • feature335 users rated 5 star

MRS Transport

Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper (2+1)

4.5/5   538 Reviews

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22:15

Salem New Bus Stand

6h 40m

04:55 16th Feb

Koyambedu

₹899

₹999

SELECT SEAT

21 window seat  window

35 seats left

₹ 999

₹ 899

  • featureFriendly cancellation policy
  • featureLive Tracking
  • feature406 users rated 5 star

AB Ramani Transports

A/C Sleeper (2+1)

4.5/5   416 Reviews

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22:16

Salem New Bus Stand

6h 44m

05:00 16th Feb

Koyambedu

₹870

₹970

SELECT SEAT

22 window seat  window

36 seats left

₹ 970

₹ 870

  • featureFriendly cancellation policy
  • featureLive Tracking
  • feature293 users rated 5 star

Jayalakshmi Bus

A/C Sleeper (2+1)

4.5/5   268 Reviews

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13:15

Salem New Bus Stand

6h 30m

19:45 16th Feb

Kilambakkam New Bus Stand

₹1049

₹1149

SELECT SEAT

21 window seat  window

35 seats left

₹ 1149

₹ 1049

  • featureFriendly cancellation policy
  • featureLive Tracking
  • feature198 users rated 5 star

Jayalakshmi Bus

A/C Sleeper (2+1)

4.6/5   374 Reviews

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23:30

Salem New Bus Stand

6h 25m

05:55 16th Feb

Kilambakkam New Bus Stand

₹999

₹1099

SELECT SEAT

21 window seat  window

35 seats left

₹ 1099

₹ 999

  • featureFriendly cancellation policy
  • featureLive Tracking
  • feature284 users rated 5 star

Route Information for Salem to Chennai Bus

Distance280 km
Bus Depart FromSalem
Bus Arrives InChennai
Earliest Bus00:05
Last Bus23:59
Avg. Bus Duration6h 0m
Cheapest Bus TicketRs. 356
Bus OperatorsKSRTC, (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels (MAARA), A1 Travels, AAT Travels, AB Ramani Transports

How to Book Bus Tickets from Salem to Chennai

Booking your bus tickets from Salem to Chennai on Goibibo is a straightforward and efficient process. Follow these essential steps to secure your travel:

  1. Visit the Goibibo bus website OR, Open the Goibibo app on your Android/iOS device
  2. Enter your travel details: Fill in the following information:
    • Source city: Salem
    • Destination city: Chennai
    • Date of travel: Select your preferred travel date.
  3. Browse bus options: Review a comprehensive list of available private and government buses. Check details such as seat availability, fares/prices, ratings, boarding/dropping points, operator names, and timings.
  4. Apply filters: Refine your search by selecting options like AC/non-AC, sleeper/Volvo, departure time, and operator.
  5. Choose your seat & boarding point: Select your desired seat and boarding location, then proceed to the next step.
  6. Fill in passenger details: Provide the necessary traveler information, including contact number and email.
  7. Make payment: Complete your booking securely using UPI, credit/debit cards, digital wallets, or GoCash.
  8. Get confirmation: Instantly receive your e-ticket or M-ticket via SMS and email.

By following these steps, you can ensure a hassle-free booking experience on Goibibo.

Book a Salem to Chennai Bus Affordably on GoIbibo

Your bus booking from Salem to Chennai is now simplified more than ever with the easy online portal of GoIbibo. The bookings are easy to make and allow you to choose from a host of customization options as per your trip requirements. You can choose between the GoIbibo app and the official web portal to make your next bus booking. 

Bus options to choose from range across a wide variation, like AC buses, non-AC buses, Volvo buses, seater, sleeper and semi-Sleeper buses, among others. Choose a bus that best suits your affordability and travel needs and proceed to make your next Salem to Chennai booking.

Salem to Chennai Bus Boarding and Dropping Points

You can choose from a host of bus operators to make your bus booking with including KSRTC, (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels (MAARA), A1 Travels, AAT Travels, AB Ramani Transports. Both state-run and private operators provide bus services on the route and can be booked from the online GoIbibo portal. When making your bus booking, you can choose from your point to board your bus at in Salem city. Some of the popular boarding points are

  • Kondalampatti
  • Seelanaickenpatti
  • Salem New Bus Stand
  • Mettupatti
  • Ayodhiyapatinam
  • . Similarly, you also need to choose a suitable location as your dropping point for trip completion. Some popular dropping points are
  • Koyambedu
  • Chengalpattu
  • Mahendra City
  • SRM University
  • Guduvancheri
  • .

    Salem to Chennai Time and Duration

    A bus trip from Salem to Chennai takes approximately 6h 0m to complete, covering a total distance of 280. The trip completion time can vary depending on the route chosen as well as the number of stoppages on the way. With some operators providing bus service on  the route, you can expect to complete the trip in the minimum possible time. Also, the fastest bus on this route is PALSLNT Travels.

    Salem to Chennai Bus Ticket Price

    The bus ticket prices for a Salem to Chennai journey are set affordably and vary based on the type of bus selected as well as the amenities available. The lowest bus fare for booking on the route starts at 356 with the maximum bus fare going up to 4999.

    Salem to Chennai Bus Time

    Buses on the route between Salem and Chennai are available for booking throughout the day. You must check bus availability though before planning a trip on the route.

    Booking Salem to Chennai Bus with GoIbibo

    With a user-friendly interface of the GoIbibo booking portal and a great navigation, making bus bookings between Salem and Chennai is more simplified than ever. You can go through customer reviews and ratings as well to make a suitable operator selection when booking your bus. Bus ticket cancellation is simplified too with GoIbibo. Read through the cancellation policy for a hassle-free cancellation and refund.

    RTC Bus Timings from Salem to Chennai

    Boarding PointsBus OperatorFirst BusLast BusTotal Buses
    Salem New Bus StandKSRTC02:0502:051

    FAQ - Salem to Chennai Bus Ticket Booking

    Q. How many buses are running between Salem to Chennai on the daily basis?

    A. 303 buses are running between Salem to Chennai. Out of which 259 AC Buses and 44 Non-AC Buses.

    Q. When does the first Salem to Chennai bus leaves for the day?

    A. The first bus for Salem to Chennai bus route leaves at 00:05 and fare for this bus is ₹ 1126.

    Q. When does the last bus leaves for Chennai from Salem?

    A. he last bus for Salem to Chennai route leaves at 23:59. The ticket price for this bus is ₹999.

    Q. What are the boarding points for Salem to Chennai Bus service?

    A. Boarding points for this bus route in Salem are Kondalampatti, Seelanaickenpatti, Salem New Bus Stand, Mettupatti, Ayodhiyapatinam.

    Q. What are the dropping points in Chennai for the Salem Chennai bus route?

    A. Dropping points in Chennai for this route are Koyambedu, Chengalpattu, Mahendra City, SRM University, Guduvancheri.

    Q. Who are the popular operators on the Salem to Chennai bus route?

    Q. How many buses are GPS enabled?

    A. Total 222 buses are GPS enabled on this route so that anyone can track his bus.

    Q. What is the minimum bus ticket fare from Salem to Chennai route?

    A. The minimum bus ticket price for Salem to Chennai route is Rs 356 Only.

    Q. What is the maximum bus ticket price from Salem to Chennai route?

    A. The maximum bus ticket price for Salem to Chennai route is Rs 4999.

    Q. How much time it takes to travel by bus from Salem to Chennai?

    A. Approximately it will take 6h 0m to reach Salem to Chennai by bus.

    Q. Which is the fastest bus on Salem to Chennai route?

    A. From Salem to Chennai,the fastest bus for this route is PALSLNT Travels.

    Q. Which bus operators offer the cheapest fare from Salem to Chennai route?

    A. While travelling from Salem to Chennai ,S R T provide the cheapest fare.