Chennai to Salem Taxi
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Book your Chennai to Salem taxi with Kushi Taxi, a dedicated drop taxi and online outstation taxi booking service for Tamil Nadu. Choose a Sedan or SUV, request pickup from your address, and travel directly to your destination in Salem.
The reference journey is approximately 338 km. Allow around 5–7 hours of drive time, excluding meal and rest breaks, with extra time for traffic or diversions. Enter your exact pickup and drop addresses to get a fare estimate for your trip.
One-way fare
Chennai to Salem Taxi Fare – One Way Cab Prices
How much does a taxi from Chennai to Salem cost?
For the 338 km reference distance, the estimated base fare for a one-way taxi from Chennai to Salem works out to ₹5,470 in a Sedan and ₹7,160 in an SUV, with the ₹400 driver allowance in it. Fares include 5% GST. Tolls, parking and other extras are not in these amounts, and your own estimate uses the distance between your exact pickup and drop.
One-way taxi fare by vehicle type: an illustration for 338 km, not a quotation
Fares and route details updated
| Cab type | Vehicle image | Indicative base fare | Passengers | Example models |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC SedanComfortable for small families |  | ₹5,470338 × ₹15 + ₹400 | 4 passengers | Etios, Dzire or Aura, or similar |
| AC SUVSpacious for families and groups |  | ₹7,160338 × ₹20 + ₹400 | 6 or 7 passengers(depending on the model) | Innova, Xylo, Carens or Ertiga, or similar |
- In the amount
- ₹400 driver allowance, fuel and an air-conditioned car. Fares include 5% GST.
- Not in the amount
- Toll charges, parking and interstate permits, which the customer pays.
- Tolls
- About ₹575 one way, paid separately. Actual tolls vary with the route and vehicle.
Chennai to Salem distance, travel time and route
| Trip detail | What to plan for |
|---|---|
| Reference road distance | Approximately 338 km for the reference journey, from a dated map reading; city-to-city trips are commonly around 330–360 km, depending on the addresses and route |
| Driving time | Roughly 5–7 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions |
| Journey with breaks | Allow around 6–8 hours, and longer during heavy traffic or diversions |
| Main corridor | Chennai → Chengalpattu → Tindivanam → Villupuram → Ulundurpet → Kallakurichi → Attur → Salem |
| Approximate one-way tolls | About ₹575, an estimate, separate from the fare above |
Why book your one-way cab with Kushi Taxi?
Kushi Taxi focuses on one-way drop taxi and outstation journeys across Tamil Nadu. Trips are served with Kushi Taxi's own cars, with one support team to contact about your trip.
- Door to door: pickup from your home, hotel, office, airport or railway station, and a drop at the address you need.
- One way only: you pay for the journey you take, not a return trip.
- People you can reach: customer support is staffed 24/7 on +91 948 711 7000.
How to book your Chennai to Salem cab
- Enter your trip details. Your exact pickup and drop addresses, and your preferred date and time.
- Choose your car category. Compare the estimate and share your passenger count, luggage and any specific model request.
- Send your booking request. Add your contact details so the team can check availability.
- Review and confirm. Agree the pickup, destination, car category and fare with our team.
Chennai to Salem Road Route & Highway Conditions
| Journey section | Main highways | Key places along the corridor |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai to Ulundurpet | NH 179B, NH 132 and NH 38, along the GST Road corridor | Chengalpattu, Tindivanam and Villupuram |
| Ulundurpet to Salem | NH 79 — Salem Highway | Kallakurichi and Attur |
The fastest road is the GST Road corridor from Chennai to Ulundurpet and then NH 79 through Kallakurichi and Attur into Salem; a longer road by NH 48 and NH 44 through Vellore and Krishnagiri is the alternative. Since 1 October 2026 the Paranur plaza near Chengalpattu collects tolls without barriers, so vehicles pass without stopping.
Allow for slower travel through Tambaram and Chengalpattu when leaving Chennai, around the Villupuram bypass and the Ulundurpet junctions, and on the approach to Attur and Salem. An early-morning departure helps you avoid the busiest city traffic; for overnight travel, confirm the pickup in advance and allow necessary driver breaks.
Food stops on the Chennai to Salem route
| Food stop | Basic location | Where it fits the journey |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Aaryas — near Acharapakkam | GST Road between Thenpakkam and Acharapakkam, on the Chennai–Tindivanam stretch | An early food-stop option before Tindivanam |
| 99 km Coffee Stop — Kandigai | GST Road at Kandigai, between Chengalpattu and Tindivanam, beside the carriageway from Chennai | A coffee and tiffin stop about 99 km from Chennai |
| Café Udupi Ruchi — Ulundurpet | Sengurichi village, near Ulundurpet, on the Chennai–Trichy highway corridor | A food-stop option around the Ulundurpet part of the journey |
| Ramas Cafe — Attur Bypass | Thennangudipalayam, Attur Bypass, on the Salem–Ulundurpet road / NH 79 | A meal break on the Attur section before Salem |
These are suggestions from public map listings. Kushi Taxi has not inspected these places and has no arrangement with them; opening hours, facilities and highway access can change, so agree any stop with your driver.
Popular pickup points in Chennai and drop locations in Salem
Popular pickup points in Chennai
Kushi Taxi serves all places across Chennai, with pickup from your home, apartment, hotel, office, airport or railway station. These are popular pickup areas; enter any other Chennai address in the booking card.
- Chennai International Airport
- Chennai Central
- Egmore Railway Station
- Tambaram
- T. Nagar
- Nungambakkam
- Mylapore
- Anna Nagar
- Koyambedu
- Porur
- Ambattur
- Avadi
- Guindy
- Adyar
- Velachery
- Sholinganallur
- Perambur
- Chromepet
Popular drop locations in Salem
Request a drop at any of these, or at your specific hotel, home, hospital or business address in Salem. These are examples, not a restricted list.
- Salem New Bus Stand
- Salem Old Bus Stand
- Salem Junction
- Salem Airport (Kamalapuram)
- Fairlands
- Hasthampatti
- Five Roads
- Suramangalam
- Alagapuram
- Ammapet
Travel tips for your Chennai to Salem journey
For buses and trains: Name the New Bus Stand or the Old Bus Stand, and Salem Junction or Salem Town station: they are in different parts of the city.
For Salem Airport: The airport is at Kamalapuram, outside the city on the Omalur side. Give the airport as your drop and the flight time.
For Yercaud: Yercaud is a hill drive above Salem. It needs its own estimate: enter it as the drop. No hill charge is added.
Chennai to Salem taxi: questions and answers
What is the Chennai to Salem taxi fare?
For the 338 km reference distance, the estimated base fare is ₹5,470 in a Sedan (₹15/km) and ₹7,160 in an SUV (₹20/km), including the ₹400 driver allowance once. Fares include 5% GST. Tolls, parking and other extras are separate, and your own estimate uses your exact pickup and drop.
How far is Chennai from Salem by road?
About 338 km for the reference journey; city-to-city trips are commonly around 330–360 km, depending on the addresses and route.
How long does a Chennai to Salem taxi take?
Allow about 5–7 hours of driving, or 6–8 hours with meal and comfort breaks. Heavy traffic, weather or diversions can make the journey longer.
Are tolls included in the fare?
No. Tolls are paid separately: about ₹575 one way on this route, varying with the route and vehicle classification.
Can I be picked up anywhere in Chennai?
Yes. Kushi Taxi serves all places across Chennai. Enter your exact pickup address and Salem destination; the team confirms driver availability and the fare for your journey.
Which car should I choose?
A Sedan seats up to 4 passengers with 2 medium suitcases; an SUV seats 6 or 7 passengers, depending on the model, with 4 pieces. Mention any specific model when you send the request; a model is subject to confirmation.
Is my booking confirmed as soon as I submit the form?
No. Submitting the form sends a booking request. Your trip is confirmed when the Kushi Taxi team confirms availability and the agreed details with you.
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