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How to get fromPonneri to Salemby train, plane, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Ponneri to Salem by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 42002 train, fly to Salem

    best
    1. Take the train from Ponneri to Wimco Nagartrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane plane MAA - SXV
    3h 41m
    ₹5,660–10,946

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Salem Towntrain train 22153
    7h 49m
    ₹449–3,568

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Salembus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    8h 40m
    ₹676–2,351

  4. Drive  338.7 km

    1. Drive from Ponneri to Salemcar car 338.7 km
    5h 19m
    ₹3,801–5,489

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ponneri to Salemtaxi taxi 338.7 km
    5h 19m
    ₹7,500–9,500

  6. Fly to Trichy International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MAA - TRZ
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Salembus bus
    7h 57m

  7. Train via Salem Jn

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Salem Jntrain train 22649 / ...
    8h 3m
    ₹449–3,568

  8. Bus via Vellore

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Vellorebus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Vellore to Salembus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    9h 9m
    ₹889–2,718

Ponneri to Salem by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration7h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket₹449Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 318.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 41m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Salem Town once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 38m. Alternatively, Svp Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Salem every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 6h 35m. 26 other operators also service this route.

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