Salem to Chennai Cab
One-way taxi from Salem to Chennai — you pay for the drop, not the return.
- Distance340 km
- Travel time5.5 – 6.5 hours
- Sedan from₹5,160
- RouteNH-44 to Dharmapuri, then NH-48 via Krishnagiri and Vellore
Salem to Chennai one-way taxi
The drop back into Chennai from the Salem belt, commonly booked for a flight out of MAA or a family address in the city. Pay for the journey north and nothing for the vehicle's run home.
Salem to Chennai 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-44 to Dharmapuri, then NH-48 via Krishnagiri and Vellore.
Coming down from Yercaud adds an hour of ghat road before the highway starts. Book the pickup from the hill station itself rather than from Salem city if that is where you are staying.
Pickup points in Salem
- Salem Junction
- Fairlands and Five Roads
- Hasthampatti
- New bus stand
- Yercaud foothills
Drop points in Chennai
- Chennai Airport (MAA) departures
- Central and Egmore railway stations
- T. Nagar, Nungambakkam and Alwarpet
- OMR IT corridor
- ECR hotels and resorts
- Tambaram and the GST Road belt
- Anna Nagar, Ambattur and Avadi
Local note. Yercaud is a further 30 km of ghat road above the city and is quoted separately from the Salem drop.
Why book this as a one-way drop?
A traditional outstation quote for Salem to Chennai 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
Can the pickup be from Yercaud?
Yes. Book it as a Yercaud pickup — the ghat descent adds about an hour and is priced into the quote.
What time should I leave for an evening Chennai flight?
Leave Salem at least eight hours before departure. That covers the drive, Chennai traffic and check-in.
Is a sedan enough for two people with bags?
Yes, a sedan takes two large bags comfortably. For four passengers with luggage, choose the SUV.
Travelling the other way?
One-way taxi from Chennai to Salem, priced and written for that direction.