Chennai to Salem Bus Timings
5 Deluxe, 1 Non-AC · TNSTC & SETC services · Updated 2026
~7h 18min6 busesFirst: 12:30 AMLast: 5:00 AM
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- 281JDeluxe12:30 AM7:48 AM· 7h 18minChennaiSalem
- 175UDeluxe12:50 AM7:50 AM· 7hChennaiSalem
- Night
- 975BDeluxe1:30 AM8:30 AM· 7hChennaiSalem
- 281TDeluxe4:50 AM12:08 PM· 7h 18minChennaiSalem
- 422NSNon-AC5:00 AM11:00 AM· 6hChennaiSalem
- 175GDeluxe5:00 AM12:00 PM· 7hChennaiSalem
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Intermediate stops for route 281J — other buses may have different stops.
- Chennai12:30 AM
- Tindivanam
- Villupuram Bus Stand
- Salem
About Chennai to Salem buses
6 TNSTC and SETC buses operate between Chennai and Salem. enbus.in matches intermediate stops too — find buses even if Chennai or Salem is a mid-route stop.
Bus types: 5 deluxe, 1 non-ac. First bus around 12:30 AM, last bus near 5:00 AM.
Frequently asked questions
- How many government buses run from Chennai to Salem?
- There are 6 TNSTC and SETC government buses operating from Chennai to Salem.
- What time is the first bus from Chennai to Salem?
- The first bus from Chennai to Salem departs at 12:30 AM.
- What time is the last bus from Chennai to Salem?
- The last bus from Chennai to Salem departs at 5:00 AM.
- What types of buses run from Chennai to Salem?
- Bus types on this route include 5 Deluxe, 1 Non-AC.
- Can I find buses that stop at Chennai or Salem mid-route?
- Yes. enbus.in searches intermediate stops, so you can find buses even if Chennai or Salem is not the origin or terminus of the route.
- How long does the journey from Chennai to Salem take?
- The journey from Chennai to Salem typically takes around 7h 18min. Actual travel time may vary with boarding stops and traffic.
- Are there AC buses from Chennai to Salem?
- Yes, 1 AC or Ultra Deluxe bus runs from Chennai to Salem.
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