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How to get fromAuroville to Salemby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Auroville to Salem by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus via Villupuram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry to Villupurambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Villupuram to Salembus bus
    4h 51m
    ₹892–2,476

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Salem Towntrain train 22153
    5h 15m
    ₹524–2,627

  3. Drive 218.2 km

    1. Drive from Auroville to Salemcar car 218.2 km
    3h 22m
    ₹2,458–3,550

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Auroville to Salemtaxi taxi 218.2 km
    3h 22m
    ₹4,500–5,500

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Marakanam to Salembus bus
    6h 26m
    ₹891–2,949

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  • Distance: 228 km
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Auroville, India and Salem, India?

You can take a vehicle from Auroville to Salem via Pondicherry, Villupuram, and Villupuram in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Salem Town once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 19m.

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