There are 8 ways to get from Poonamallee to Salem by bus, plane, train, car, or taxi
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Line 66 bus, fly to Salem
best- Take the bus from Kumunanchavadi to Chromepetbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
3h 12m₹4,210–10,892Bus via Guduvancheri
cheapest- Take the bus from Guduvancheri to Atturbus
7h 26m₹361–1,602Train
- Take the train from Tambaram to Salem Towntrain 22153
5h 29m₹720–2,391Drive 298.9 km
- Drive from Poonamallee to Salemcar 298.9 km
4h 44m₹3,367–4,863Taxi
- Take the taxi from Poonamallee to Salemtaxi 298.9 km
4h 44m₹6,500–8,500Fly 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
6h 57mLine 66 bus, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Kumunanchavadi to Chromepetbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the bus from Chitra to Salembus
5h 51m₹5,410–10,692Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
8h 9m
Poonamallee to Salem by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poonamallee to Salem is to bus via Guduvancheri which costs ₹360 - ₹1,600 and takes 7h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Poonamallee to Salem is to line 66 bus and fly which takes 3h 12m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Poonamallee to Salem. However, there are services departing from Kumunanchavadi and arriving at Attur via Tambaram station and Guduvancheri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Poonamallee to Salem. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Salem Town via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Poonamallee and Salem is 286 km. The road distance is 298.9 km.
The best way to get from Poonamallee to Salem without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Poonamallee to Salem, including transfers.
Poonamallee to Salem bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, depart from Guduvancheri station.
Poonamallee to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Poonamallee to Salem is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Guduvancheri, which costs ₹360 - ₹1,600 and takes 7h 26m.
What companies run services between Poonamallee, India and Salem, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Salem Town once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 9m. Alternatively, Mettur Super Services operates a bus from Guduvancheri to Attur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹340–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–9,500
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 Tambaram to Salem Town
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Kumunanchavadi to Chromepet
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹10–45
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹10–14
- Express Service
- ₹14–20
- Deluxe Service
- ₹21–29
- A/C Service
- ₹30–45
Bus from Kumunanchavadi to Chromepet
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹10–45
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹10–14
- Express Service
- ₹14–20
- Deluxe Service
- ₹21–29
- A/C Service
- ₹30–45
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mssbus.com
Bus from Guduvancheri to Attur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–1,500
- Website
- https://mssbus.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–1,400
- AC Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹340–1,500
- 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
- 4h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
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
Poonamallee to Salem bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, arrive at Attur station.
Poonamallee to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poonamallee to Salem is 299 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Poonamallee to Salem.
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