There are 6 ways to get from Salem to Velachcheri by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
1h 43m₹5,875–9,745Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Town to Tambaramtrain 22154
6h 6m₹343–2,634Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Salem - Kondalampatti Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Velacherybus FlixBus IN5143
6h 30m₹500–1,600Drive 315 km
- Drive from Salem to Velachchericar 315 km
4h 46m₹3,528–5,095Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Velachcheritaxi 315 km
4h 46m₹7,000–8,500Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Salem to Chennaibus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
6h 49m
Salem to Velachcheri by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Velachcheri is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,700 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Velachcheri is to fly which takes 1h 43m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹10,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Salem - Kondalampatti Bypass and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Velachery. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Velachcheri. However, there are services departing from Salem Town and arriving at Guindy via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Salem and Velachcheri is 275 km. The road distance is 315 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Velachcheri without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Salem to Velachcheri, including transfers.
Salem to Velachcheri bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Salem - Kondalampatti Bypass station.
Salem to Velachcheri train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Town station.
The best way to get from Salem to Velachcheri is to fly which takes 1h 43m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹10,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹340 - ₹2,700 and takes 6h 6m, you could also bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,600 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Velachcheri, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Town to Tambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 8m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Town to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Salem - Kondalampatti Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Velachery
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,600
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Salem to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Salem to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Salem to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +9144 28 88 99 99
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Orampo Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 85 25 00 05 00
- Website
- orampo.com
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Booking & Getting There
Salem to Velachcheri bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Velachery station.
Salem to Velachcheri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Velachcheri is 315 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Salem to Velachcheri.
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