Chennai to Salem Cab
One-way taxi from Chennai to Salem — you pay for the drop, not the return.
- Distance340 km
- Travel time5.5 – 6.5 hours
- Sedan from₹5,160
- RouteNH-48 via Vellore and Krishnagiri, joining NH-44 south of Dharmapuri
Chennai to Salem one-way taxi
A business run for the most part — steel, textiles and the mills around the city — with weekend traffic heading up to Yercaud. The one-way fare fits a trip where you are flying or training back rather than driving.
Chennai to Salem taxi fare
| Vehicle | Passengers | One-way fare |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 1–4 passengers | ₹5,160 |
| SUV | 1–6 passengers | ₹6,180 |
| Innova Crysta | 1–6 passengers | ₹7,640 |
| Tempo Traveller | 9–12 passengers | ₹9,780 |
Includes driver charges, fuel, vehicle and driver allowance for the one-way trip. Toll charges, Inter-state permit where applicable, Parking charges, Waiting beyond 30 minutes at pickup are charged at actuals. Fares shown are for a one-way drop and are confirmed on booking. Toll, permit and parking are charged at actuals.
The drive
340 km · about 5.5 – 6.5 hours · NH-48 via Vellore and Krishnagiri, joining NH-44 south of Dharmapuri.
Salem is a clean five-and-a-half hour highway leg. Yercaud is a further 30 km of ghat road above the city and is quoted separately, so say at booking if the hill station is the real destination.
Pickup points in Chennai
- Chennai Airport (MAA)
- Central and Egmore railway stations
- T. Nagar and Nungambakkam
- Anna Nagar and Kilpauk
- OMR — Perungudi, Sholinganallur, Navalur
- ECR — Thiruvanmiyur to Uthandi
- Velachery and Guindy
- Tambaram, Chromepet and Pallavaram
- Porur and Poonamallee
- Ambattur and Avadi
Drop points in Salem
- Salem Junction
- Fairlands and Five Roads
- Hasthampatti
- New bus stand
- Yercaud foothills
Local note. Chennai traffic decides your departure time more than the highway does. Leaving before 07:00 or after 10:30 typically saves 30–45 minutes on the way out of the city.
Why book this as a one-way drop?
A traditional outstation quote for Chennai to Salem assumes the vehicle drives back — so you are billed for up to 680 km even though you travel 340. 1WAYDROP plans vehicles around one-way demand between these two cities, so your fare covers the leg you are actually on.
Frequently asked questions
Is Yercaud included in the Salem drop?
No. Yercaud is 30 km of ghat road above Salem and is quoted as a separate leg. Mention it at booking and we include it in the fare upfront.
How long does Chennai to Salem take?
About 5.5 to 6.5 hours for 340 km, depending on when you clear Chennai.
Can I book a drop at Salem Junction for a connecting train?
Yes. Give us the train time and we set the pickup with a buffer.
Travelling the other way?
One-way taxi from Salem to Chennai, priced and written for that direction.