There are 9 ways to get from Ponneri to Salem by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi
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Line 42606 train, fly to Salem
best- Take the train from Ponneri to Korukkupet Jntrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
3h 47m₹4,153–10,957Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Salem Towntrain 22153
7h 49m₹449–3,568Bus via Kallakurichi
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
8h 6mDrive 338.6 km
- Drive from Ponneri to Salemcar 338.6 km
5h 19m₹3,817–5,514Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ponneri to Salemtaxi 338.6 km
5h 19m₹7,500–9,500Fly to Trichy International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus
7h 32mFly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the bus from Chitra to Salembus
6h 25m₹5,453–10,757Train via Salem Jn
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Salem Jntrain 22637 / ...
8h 3m₹449–3,568Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
10h 4m
Ponneri to Salem by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ponneri to Salem is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹3,600 and takes 7h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Ponneri to Salem is to line 42606 train and fly which takes 3h 47m and costs ₹4,100 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ponneri to Salem. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Salem, Tamil Nadu via Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Ponneri to Salem. However, there are services departing from Ponneri and arriving at Salem Town via Chennai Park and Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
The distance between Ponneri and Salem is 318 km. The road distance is 338.6 km.
The best way to get from Ponneri to Salem without a car is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Ponneri to Salem, including transfers.
Ponneri to Salem bus services, operated by Kg Bus Transports, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Ponneri to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Ponneri to Salem is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus via Kallakurichi, which costs and takes 8h 6m.
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 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ponneri to Salem, Tamil Nadu via M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 6m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ponneri to Korukkupet Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Chennai Egmore to Salem Town
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Chennai Central to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Chitra to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- Ac Seater
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from Chitra to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–750
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ponneri to Salem bus services, operated by Kg Bus Transports, arrive at Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu station.
Ponneri to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponneri to Salem is 339 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Ponneri to Salem.
There are 211+ hotels available in Salem.












