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34 Direct Trains Running from Chennai to Salem

20643 CBE VANDEBHARAT
M T W T F S S
EC, CC
14:15
03h 28m
17:43
Chennai (MAS)
20643 running status
Salem (SA)
22207 TVC AC SF EXP
M T W T F S S
1A, 2A, 3A
16:00
04h 23m
20:23
Chennai (MAS)
22207 running status
Salem (SA)
22637 WEST COAST EXP
M T W T F S S
1A, 2A, 3A, SL
13:25
05h 12m
18:37
Chennai (MAS)
22637 running status
Salem (SA)
22649 YERCAUD SF EXP
M T W T F S S
1A, 2A, 3A, SL
23:00
05h 12m
04:12
Chennai (MAS)
22649 running status
Salem (SA)
22639 ALLEPPEY SF EXP
M T W T F S S
1A, 2A, 3A, SL
20:55
04h 27m
01:22
Chennai (MAS)
22639 running status
Salem (SA)
12671 NILAGIRI SF EXP
M T W T F S S
1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL
21:05
04h 42m
01:47
Chennai (MAS)
12671 running status
Salem (SA)
13351 DHN ALAPPUZHA EX
M T W T F S S
1A, 2A, 3A, SL
23:45
05h 37m
05:22
Chennai (MAS)
13351 running status
Salem (SA)
18189 TATA ERS EXP
M T W T F S S
2A, 3A, 3E, SL
12:25
05h 52m
18:17
chennai (PER)
18189 running status
Salem (SA)
22651 MAS PGT EXPRESS
M T W T F S S
1A, 2A, 3A, SL
21:40
04h 55m
02:35
Chennai (MAS)
22651 running status
Salem (SA)
22642 SHM TVC SUF EXP
M T W T F S S
2A, 3A, 3E, SL
03:05
04h 37m
07:42
chennai (PER)
22642 running status
Salem (SA)
22153 MS SALEM SF EXP
M T W T F S S
2A, 3A, SL
23:55
06h 20m
06:15
Chennai (MS)
22153 running status
Salem (SA)
12685 MAS MAQ SF EXP
M T W T F S S
1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL
16:20
04h 47m
21:07
Chennai (MAS)
12685 running status
Salem (SA)
12675 KOVAI SF EXP
M T W T F S S
CC, 2S
06:10
04h 52m
11:02
Chennai (MAS)
12675 running status
Salem (SA)
12673 CHERAN SF EXP
M T W T F S S
1A, 2A, 3A, SL
22:00
04h 42m
02:42
Chennai (MAS)
12673 running status
Salem (SA)
12695 MAS TVC SF EXP
M T W T F S S
1A, 2A, 3A, SL
15:20
04h 42m
20:02
Chennai (MAS)
12695 running status
Salem (SA)
12601 MAS MAQ SF MAIL
M T W T F S S
1A, 2A, 3A, SL
20:10
04h 42m
00:52
Chennai (MAS)
12601 running status
Salem (SA)
12623 MAS TVC SF MAIL
M T W T F S S
1A, 2A, 3A, SL
19:30
04h 22m
23:52
Chennai (MAS)
12623 running status
Salem (SA)
12679 CBE INTERCITY
M T W T F S S
CC, 2S
14:35
04h 37m
19:12
Chennai (MAS)
12679 running status
Salem (SA)
12243 MAS CBE SHATABDI
M T W T F S S
EC, CC
07:15
04h 03m
11:18
Chennai (MAS)
12243 running status
Salem (SA)
12508 SCL TVC EXPRESS
M T W T F S S
2A, 3A, 3E, SL
03:15
05h 07m
08:22
chennai (PER)
12508 running status
Salem (SA)
12511 RAPTISAGAR EXP
M T W T F S S
SL, 3A, 2A, 1A
23:10
04h 37m
03:47
Chennai (MAS)
12511 running status
Salem (SA)
12516 SCL CBE EXPRESS
M T W T F S S
2A, 3A, 3E, SL
03:15
05h 07m
08:22
chennai (PER)
12516 running status
Salem (SA)
12521 RAPTI SAGAR EXP
M T W T F S S
2S, 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL
23:10
04h 37m
03:47
Chennai (MAS)
12521 running status
Salem (SA)
12681 MAS CBE SF EXP
M T W T F S S
3A, SL, 2A
22:30
04h 37m
03:07
Chennai (MAS)
12681 running status
Salem (SA)
12689 MAS NCJ SF EXP
M T W T F S S
SL, 3A, 2A
19:00
05h 15m
00:15
Chennai (MAS)
12689 running status
Salem (SA)
12697 MAS TVC SF EXP
M T W T F S S
2A, 3A, SL, 3E
15:10
04h 37m
19:47
Chennai (MAS)
12697 running status
Salem (SA)
12970 JAIPUR CBE EXP
M T W T F S S
SL, 3E, 3A, 2A
08:40
04h 52m
13:32
Chennai (MAS)
12970 running status
Salem (SA)
20494 CDG MDU SF EXP
M T W T F S S
2A, 3A, 3E, SL
03:30
05h 27m
08:57
chennai (PER)
20494 running status
Salem (SA)
20601 MAS BDNK SF EXP
M T W T F S S
3A, SL, 2A
22:30
04h 25m
02:55
Chennai (MAS)
20601 running status
Salem (SA)
22644 PNBE ERS EXP
M T W T F S S
2A, SL, 3A
03:05
04h 37m
07:42
chennai (PER)
22644 running status
Salem (SA)
22647 KRBA TVCN SF EXP
M T W T F S S
2A, 3E, SL
23:10
04h 37m
03:47
Chennai (MAS)
22647 running status
Salem (SA)
22670 PNBE ERS EXPRES
M T W T F S S
2A, 3A, SL
09:10
04h 47m
13:57
chennai (PER)
22670 running status
Salem (SA)
06027 MAS PTJ SF SPL
M T W T F S S
2A, 3A, SL
10:15
04h 32m
14:47
Chennai (MAS)
06027 running status
Salem (SA)
08311 SBP ED SPL
M T W T F S S
SL, 3A, 2A
12:50
06h 32m
19:22
chennai (PER)
08311 running status
Salem (SA)

1 Trains from Chennai to Salem nearby stations

06064 DHN CBE SPL
M T W T F S S
2A, 3A, SL
18:45
04h 55m
23:40
chennai (PER)
06064 running status
Salem (SA)
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Chennai to Salem Train Overview

Are you looking for Chennai to Salem trains? You must check out some important train-related information for your desired route. Find out the ticket price, distance, duration and other key details of trains running from Chennai to Salem. 

Chennai to Salem Distance 

332 kms

Chennai to Salem Duration

 04h 51m

Total number of trains running from Chennai to Salem 

35

Number of trains running daily from Chennai to Salem 

15

Number of trains running weekly from Chennai to Salem 

11 

Fastest train from Chennai to Salem 

CBE VANDEBHARAT (20643)

Cheapest train from Chennai to Salem 

22651 (MAS PGT EXPRESS)

Departure timing of the first train from Chennai

03:05

Departure timing of the last train from Chennai

23:55

First train from Chennai to Salem

SHM TVC SUF EXP,(22642)

Last train from Chennai to Salem 

MS SALEM SF EXP (22153)

Number of Major railway stations in Chennai

16

Number of Major railway stations in Salem 

6 
Salem to Chennai trains

Weekly Trains from Chennai to Salem

There are 11 trains running weekly from Chennai to Salem. Below is a list of trains running weekly from Chennai to Salem.
Train NameDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationStarting Ticket Price
SCL TVC EXPRESS (12508)03:1508:2205 hrs 07 mins₹250
SCL CBE EXPRESS (12516)03:1508:2205 hrs 07 mins₹250
RAPTI SAGAR EXP (12521)23:1003:4704 hrs 37 mins₹255
MAS CBE SF EXP (12681)22:3003:0704 hrs 37 mins₹255
MAS NCJ SF EXP (12689)19:0000:1505 hrs 15 mins₹255
MAS TVC SF EXP (12697)15:1019:4704 hrs 37 mins₹255
JAIPUR CBE EXP (12970)08:4013:3204 hrs 52 mins₹255
PNBE ERS EXPRES (22670)09:1013:5704 hrs 47 mins₹250
MAS PTJ SF SPL (06027)10:1514:4704 hrs 32 mins₹380
SBP ED SPL (08311)12:5019:2206 hrs 32 mins₹385
DHN CBE SPL (06064)18:4523:4004 hrs 55 mins₹385

Daily Trains from Chennai to Salem

There are 15 trains running daily from Chennai to Salem. Below is a list of trains running daily from Chennai to Salem.
Train NameDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationCheapest Ticket Price
WEST COAST EXP (22637)13:2518:3705 hrs 12 mins₹255
YERCAUD SF EXP (22649)23:0004:1205 hrs 12 mins₹255
ALLEPPEY SF EXP (22639)20:5501:2204 hrs 27 mins₹255
NILAGIRI SF EXP (12671)21:0501:4704 hrs 42 mins₹255
DHN ALAPPUZHA EX (13351)23:4505:2205 hrs 37 mins₹225
TATA ERS EXP (18189)12:2518:1705 hrs 52 mins₹220
MAS PGT EXPRESS (22651)21:4002:3504 hrs 55 mins₹150
MS SALEM SF EXP (22153)23:5506:1506 hrs 20 mins₹260
MAS MAQ SF EXP (12685)16:2021:0704 hrs 47 mins₹255
KOVAI SF EXP (12675)06:1011:0204 hrs 52 mins₹150
CHERAN SF EXP (12673)22:0002:4204 hrs 42 mins₹255
MAS TVC SF EXP (12695)15:2020:0204 hrs 42 mins₹255
MAS MAQ SF MAIL (12601)20:1000:5204 hrs 42 mins₹255
MAS TVC SF MAIL (12623)19:3023:5204 hrs 22 mins₹255
CBE INTERCITY (12679)14:3519:1204 hrs 37 mins₹150

Chennai to Salem Train Timings

The first train running from Chennai to Salem is at 03:05, while the last train is at 23:55. Based on your preferred timings, you can choose the train available for the Chennai to Salem route.

Chennai to Salem Distance

The distance between Chennai and Salem is about 332 kms. To cover this route, you will need about 04h 51m. The duration might vary depending on whether you travel in a passenger, express, or superfast train. 

Chennai to Salem Train Ticket Price

The average train ticket price from Chennai to Salem is ₹150, while the maximum ticket price from Chennai to Salem is ₹1485.  The train price will depend on the type of train and travel class you choose. 

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FAQs on Chennai to Salem Train

How to book Tatkal tickets from Chennai to Salem?

As per the new Tatkal booking rules, users must link their IRCTC account with their Aadhaar number to make successful booking.

How many days in advance can I book a train from Chennai to Salem?

As per IRCTC rules, you can book train tickets 60 days in advance.

How can I reach redRail’s customer support for help with booking issues?

For any train ticket booking queries from Chennai to Salem, call redRail customer support at 9902977777.

What is the best way to travel to Salem from Chennai?

Travelling by train is the most convenient option for passengers commuting frequently. You can book train tickets from Chennai to Salem in your preferred travel class and enjoy your travel.

How many trains run from Chennai to Salem?

There are 35 trains that run from Chennai to Salem route. Some trains run on a daily basis. On the other hand, some trains run weekly and can be booked in advance.

Which is the fastest train running from Chennai to Salem?

CBE VANDEBHARAT (20643) is the fastest among the Chennai to Salem Trains. It departs from Chennai (MAS) at 14:15 and arrives at Salem (SA) at 17:43, covering the distance in just 03 hrs 28 mins.

What are the first and last train timings from Chennai to Salem?

The first train departs from Chennai to Salem is at 03:05 while, the last train depart at 23:55

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