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Chennai to Salem Train Ticket Booking Online

Book Chennai to Salem trains – Approximately 25 trains run today between Chennai and Salem, covering a distance of about 327 km by train. Trains from Chennai to Salem are listed above along with their train schedule, timetable, and ticket fares. To get accurate, up-to-date information about Chennai to Salem train reservation, Chennai to Salem train ticket price, and Chennai Salem railway time table, you can visit the ixigo app or website. If you're unsure about which train to book, ixigo simplifies your decision-making process and helps you with the Chennai to Salem train time table with the options like cheapest, fastest, first and last train from Chennai to Salem.

With ixigo, you can check Chennai to Salem train seat availability in real-time. ixigo also offers features like tracking & sharing Chennai to Salem train live running status, platform number, and viewing seat maps. For anything related to Chennai to Salem train booking, you can rely on ixigo's assistance. You can also book Chennai to Salem train tickets on ConfirmTkt, powered by ixigo.


Chennai to Salem Fastest Train

The fastest train from Chennai to Salem is 20643 CBE VANDEBHARAT. It takes about 03:28 hours to reach Salem. This train leaves Chennai (MAS) at 14:15 and reaches Salem (SA) at 17:43. It operates on Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun.


Cheapest Train from Chennai to Salem

The cheapest train from Chennai to Salem is 12675 KOVAI SF EXP. It takes around 04:52 to reach Salem. 12675 KOVAI SF EXP leaves Chennai MAS at 06:10 and reaches Salem SA at 11:02. The price of KOVAI SF EXP ticket is 160 INR. The train operates on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun.


First Train from Chennai to Salem

The first train from Chennai to Salem is 12601 MAS MAQ SF MAIL. This train takes about 04:42 to reach Salem. It leaves Chennai MAS at 20:10 and reaches Salem SA at 00:52 and operates on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun.


Chennai to Salem Last Train

The last train to Salem from Chennai is 22153 MS SALEM SF EXP. It takes around 06:20 hours to reach Salem. The last train leaves Chennai MAS at 23:55 and reaches Salem SA at 06:15 and operates on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun.


PNR status enquiry from Chennai to Salem

If you are travelling from Chennai to Salem and want to know about your PNR status, then you can use PNR status enquiry feature and check the status at ixigo. It offers updated PNR information.


Chennai to Salem Train Tickets Price

If travel is on your mind and you are looking for Chennai to Salem train tickets, ixigo is the ideal platform. The Chennai to Salem train reservation ticket price depends on your travel dates, choice of coach, and individual preferences. Travellers can find tickets ranging between ₹160 and ₹1420, with the lowest Chennai to Salem train ticket rate starting at ₹160.

Listed below are the minimum ticket prices for each travel class:

Class

Minimum Price

1A

1420

2A

845

3A

600

3E

555

SL

230

2S

160

CC

545


Daily Trains from Chennai to Salem

A total of 15 Chennai to Salem trains operate daily connecting these two cities. 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

18:17

Perambur

Salem Junction

05:52 hrs

WEST COAST SFEXP (22637)

Daily

13:25

18:35

Chennai Central

Salem Junction

05:10 hrs

CBE INTERCITY (12679)

Daily

14:30

19:12

Chennai Central

Salem Junction

04:42 hrs

MAS TVC SF EXP (12695)

Daily

15:20

19:57

Chennai Central

Salem Junction

04:37 hrs

MAS MAQ SF EXP (12685)

Daily

16:20

21:05

Chennai Central

Salem Junction

04:45 hrs

MAS TVC SF MAIL (12623)

Daily

19:30

23:52

Chennai Central

Salem Junction

04:22 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

01:22

Chennai Central

Salem Junction

04:27 hrs

NILAGIRI SF EXP (12671)

Daily

21:05

01:47

Chennai Central

Salem Junction

04:42 hrs

MAS PGT EXPRESS (22651)

Daily

21:30

02:35

Chennai Central

Salem Junction

05:05 hrs

CHERAN SF EXP (12673)

Daily

22:00

02:42

Chennai Central

Salem Junction

04:42 hrs

YERCAUD SF EXP (22649)

Daily

23:00

04:12

Chennai Central

Salem Junction

05:12 hrs

DHN ALAPPUZHA EX (13351)

Daily

23:45

04:52

Chennai Central

Salem Junction

05:07 hrs

MS SALEM SF EXP (22153)

Daily

23:55

06:15

Chennai Egmore

Salem Junction

06:20 hrs


Weekly Trains from Chennai to Salem

There are 3 Chennai to Salem trains running between these two cities. Check the Chennai to Salem train timetable 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

13:32

Chennai Central

Salem Junction

04:52 hrs

PNBE ERS EXPRES (22670)

Thu

09:10

13:57

Perambur

Salem Junction

04:47 hrs

ERODE SUMMER SPL (08311)

Thu

13:50

20:10

Perambur

Salem Junction

06:20 hrs


Chennai to Salem Trains Seat Availability

Check Chennai to Salem train seat availability on ixigo. Enter the train name or number and hit the search button. You will find the seat availability for different classes along with the fares for the next 60 days. You can also check the availability for various quotas.


Chennai to Salem Trains Running Status

Check Chennai to Salem train running status on ixigo. Enter the train number or name into the search box and hit the search button. You will find the complete train timetable, stoppage information and delay at each station (if any) during the journey. You can also check the platform number and coach position of the train through the feature.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. How many trains run daily between Chennai to Salem?

A. 15 trains run daily between Chennai to Salem.

Q. What is the approximate travel distance between Chennai to Salem by train?

A. The approximate travel distance between Chennai to Salem is 332 kms.

Q. How many trains run weekly from Chennai to Salem?

A. To travel from Chennai to Salem, 3 weekly trains are available.

Q. If travelling from Chennai to Salem, how many days prior to jouney date are Tatkal tickets available?

A. In case of Tatkal tickets, the reservation be done 1 day prior. The journey route is from Chennai to Salem.

Q. Which is the slowest train that runs from Chennai to Salem route?

A. The name of the slowest train that runs on Chennai to Salem route is 08311 ERODE SUMMER SPL. It departs from Chennai at 13:50 and reaches Salem at 20:10. The train covers a distance of 332 kms.

Q. How can I check the train running status from Chennai to Salem?

A. Yes, you can check the train running status online from Chennai to Salem on the ixigo app.

Q. How to check train seat availability online, if travelling from Chennai to Salem?

A. When travelling from Chennai to Salem check train seat availability online by using ixigo.

Q. How do I book a train ticket from Chennai to Salem through IRCTC?

A. You can book an online IRCTC train ticket from Chennai to Salem by simply logging into your IRCTC account and entering the required details.
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