Chennai to Salem Trains: Book from 22 Trains, Check Fares, Timetable

22 trains run between Chennai and Salem. Chennai has 3 station(s), from which you can easily book train tickets to Salem. Distance from Chennai to Salem is 333 km. It will take approx. 03:33 hours to reach Salem from Chennai by train.

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Chennai to Salem Train Ticket Price

If you are in search of affordable train tickets from Chennai to Salem, ConfirmTkt is the best platform. The Chennai to Salem train ticket price varies according to travel dates, coach type, and individual preferences. Travellers can find tickets priced between ₹150 and ₹3540, with the lowest Chennai to Salem train ticket rate starting at ₹150. Below are the minimum ticket prices for all classes:

Class	Minimum Price
1A	₹1405
2A	₹830
3A	₹585
SL	₹220

Weekly Trains from Chennai to Salem

There are 3 weekly trains running between Chennai and Salem. Check the details below:

Train Name (No.)	Day of Departure	Time of Departure	Time of Arrival	Origin Station	Destination Station	Total Time of Travel
JAIPUR CBE EXP (12970)	Thu	08:40	13:37	Chennai Central	Salem Junction	04:57 hrs
PNBE ERS EXPRES (22670)	Thu	09:30	14:02	Perambur	Salem Junction	04:32 hrs
SBP ED SPL (08311)	Thu	12:50	19:22	Perambur	Salem Junction	06:32 hrs

Daily Trains from Chennai to Salem

A total of 15 trains run daily from Chennai to Salem. See the details below:

Train Name (No.)	Day of Departure	Time of Departure	Time of Arrival	Origin Station	Destination Station	Total Time of Travel
KOVAI SF EXP (12675)	Daily	06:10	11:02	Chennai Central	Salem Junction	04:52 hrs
TATA ERS EXP (18189)	Daily	12:25	18:22	Perambur	Salem Junction	05:57 hrs
WEST COAST EXP (22637)	Daily	13:25	18:37	Chennai Central	Salem Junction	05:12 hrs
CBE INTERCITY (12679)	Daily	14:35	19:12	Chennai Central	Salem Junction	04:37 hrs
MAS TVC SF EXP (12695)	Daily	15:20	20:02	Chennai Central	Salem Junction	04:42 hrs
MAS MAQ SF EXP (12685)	Daily	16:20	21:12	Chennai Central	Salem Junction	04:52 hrs
MAS TVC SF MAIL (12623)	Daily	19:30	23:53	Chennai Central	Salem Junction	04:23 hrs
MAS MAQ SF MAIL (12601)	Daily	20:10	00:52	Chennai Central	Salem Junction	04:42 hrs
ALLEPPEY SF EXP (22639)	Daily	20:55	01:32	Chennai Central	Salem Junction	04:37 hrs
NILAGIRI SF EXP (12671)	Daily	21:05	01:47	Chennai Central	Salem Junction	04:42 hrs
MAS PGT EXPRESS (22651)	Daily	21:40	02:35	Chennai Central	Salem Junction	04:55 hrs
CHERAN SF EXP (12673)	Daily	22:00	02:47	Chennai Central	Salem Junction	04:47 hrs
YERCAUD SF EXP (22649)	Daily	23:00	04:12	Chennai Central	Salem Junction	05:12 hrs
DHN ALAPPUZHA EX (13351)	Daily	23:40	05:22	Chennai Central	Salem Junction	05:42 hrs
MS SALEM SF EXP (22153)	Daily	23:55	06:10	Chennai Egmore	Salem Junction	06:15 hrs

First Train from Chennai to Salem

The first train from Chennai to Salem is SHM TVC SUF EXP. It starts from Chennai at 03:05 and reaches Salem at 07:42.

Last Train from Chennai to Salem

The last train from Chennai to Salem is MS SALEM SF EXP. It starts from Chennai at 23:55 and reaches Salem at 06:10.

Fastest Train from Chennai to Salem

The fastest train from Chennai to Salem is CBE VANDEBHARAT. It takes only 03:33 hours to cover 333 km.

Cheapest Train from Chennai to Salem

The cheapest train from Chennai to Salem is KOVAI SF EXP (12675). The lowest price for Chennai to Salem train ticket is ₹150.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are the train timings from Chennai to Salem?

22 trains run between Chennai and Salem. Please find below the details of Chennai to Salem train timetable:

22642 SHM TVC SUF EXP departs Chennai at 03:05 and reaches Salem at 07:42 Running days: Tue Thu
12675 KOVAI SF EXP departs Chennai at 06:10 and reaches Salem at 11:02 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
12243 MAS CBE SHATABDI departs Chennai at 07:10 and reaches Salem at 11:23 Running days: Sun Mon Wed Thu Fri Sat
12970 JAIPUR CBE EXP departs Chennai at 08:40 and reaches Salem at 13:37 Running days: Thu
22670 PNBE ERS EXPRES departs Chennai at 09:30 and reaches Salem at 14:02 Running days: Thu
18189 TATA ERS EXP departs Chennai at 12:25 and reaches Salem at 18:22 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
08311 SBP ED SPL departs Chennai at 12:50 and reaches Salem at 19:22 Running days: Thu
22637 WEST COAST EXP departs Chennai at 13:25 and reaches Salem at 18:37 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
20643 CBE VANDEBHARAT departs Chennai at 14:15 and reaches Salem at 17:48 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat
12679 CBE INTERCITY departs Chennai at 14:35 and reaches Salem at 19:12 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
12695 MAS TVC SF EXP departs Chennai at 15:20 and reaches Salem at 20:02 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
12685 MAS MAQ SF EXP departs Chennai at 16:20 and reaches Salem at 21:12 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
12623 MAS TVC SF MAIL departs Chennai at 19:30 and reaches Salem at 23:53 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
12601 MAS MAQ SF MAIL departs Chennai at 20:10 and reaches Salem at 00:52 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
22639 ALLEPPEY SF EXP departs Chennai at 20:55 and reaches Salem at 01:32 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
12671 NILAGIRI SF EXP departs Chennai at 21:05 and reaches Salem at 01:47 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
22651 MAS PGT EXPRESS departs Chennai at 21:40 and reaches Salem at 02:35 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
12673 CHERAN SF EXP departs Chennai at 22:00 and reaches Salem at 02:47 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
22649 YERCAUD SF EXP departs Chennai at 23:00 and reaches Salem at 04:12 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
22647 KRBA KCVL EXP departs Chennai at 23:10 and reaches Salem at 03:52 Running days: Sun Thu
13351 DHN ALAPPUZHA EX departs Chennai at 23:40 and reaches Salem at 05:22 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
22153 MS SALEM SF EXP departs Chennai at 23:55 and reaches Salem at 06:10 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

How do I book Chennai to Salem train tickets?

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How many days in advance can I book tickets for the Chennai to Salem train?

You can book train tickets for the Chennai to Salem route up to 60 days in advance.

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