Chennai to Salem One Way Taxi Fare

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Book Chennai to Salem one-way taxi

Need a one-way taxi from Chennai to Salem? NFS Cabs helps you arrange a confirmed cab with doorstep pickup and a direct drop at your Salem address. Share your pickup point, travel date and passenger count to receive the applicable fare before booking.

One-way billing — no return-trip fare on drop trips
About 340 km, Allow about 6 to 7 hours, depending on the pickup point, traffic, breaks and road conditions.
Sedan from ₹5,160 one way, driver bata included
Sedan, SUV, Innova and Innova Crysta available from Chennai
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Chennai to Salem taxi details

Two roads are commonly used: inland through Vellore and Krishnagiri, or through Villupuram and Ulundurpet. Salem is also the gateway to Yercaud; if your trip continues up to the hills, hill charges from the tariff may apply and are confirmed in your quote.

Distance

Approximately 340 km by road.

Travel time

Allow about 6 to 7 hours, depending on the pickup point, traffic, breaks and road conditions.

Pickup locations in Chennai

Chennai city pickup, Chennai Airport and other confirmed pickup points in and around Chennai.

Drop locations in Salem

Salem city, Salem Junction, Salem Airport and other confirmed drop points in and around Salem.

Travelling from Chennai to Salem

Road & tolls

NH-48 via Vellore and Krishnagiri, then NH-44 through Dharmapuri to Salem; or via Villupuram, Kallakurichi and Attur. Toll plazas on both roads are paid as actual.

Where to stop

Vellore or Ambur for breakfast, Krishnagiri or Dharmapuri for tea.

Places on the way

Vellore Fort, Krishnagiri dam, Dharmapuri; Yercaud hills are 30 km beyond Salem.

Best time to travel

Start early to reach Salem by lunch. If you continue up to Yercaud, hill charges apply and the ghat is best driven in daylight.

Chennai to Salem taxi fare

Chennai to Salem one way fare by car
Car	Rate	Driver bata	Approx. fare
Sedan	₹14/km	₹400	₹5,160
SUV	₹19/km	₹500	₹6,960
Innova	₹19/km	₹500	₹6,960
Innova Crysta	₹21/km	₹500	₹7,640

Based on about 340 km. Toll, parking, waiting and hill charges are extra as actual. Your final fare is confirmed before pickup — see the full tariff.

Travelling somewhere else? Compare fares for every car and route on our one way drop taxi page — you pay only for the journey, never for the empty return.

Chennai to Salem taxi FAQs

What is the Chennai to Salem taxi fare?

For about 340 km, the approximate one-way fare is ₹5,160 by Sedan, ₹6,960 by SUV, ₹6,960 by Innova, ₹7,640 by Innova Crysta, including driver bata. Toll and parking are extra.

How far is Chennai from Salem by road?

The road distance is approximately 340 km. The exact route and distance can vary with your pickup and drop addresses.

How long does a Chennai to Salem taxi trip take?

Plan for around 6 to 7 hours. Actual travel time depends on traffic, stops, weather and the final route selected by the driver.

Can I continue from Salem to Yercaud on the same booking?

You can ask for a Salem drop or a longer trip that includes Yercaud. Hill charges may apply for the ghat road, and the quote will confirm them before you book.

Chennai to Salem One Way Taxi