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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salembus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    4h 15m
    ₹400–3,200

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Salem Towntrain train 22153
    5h 1m
    ₹290–2,326

  3. Drive  211.6 km

    1. Drive from Puducherry to Salemcar car 211.6 km
    3h 16m
    ₹2,375–3,430

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puducherry to Salemtaxi taxi 211.6 km
    3h 16m
    ₹4,400–5,500

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane plane MAA - SXV
    5h 28m
    ₹5,673–11,317

Puducherry to Salem by bus

Calendar169Weekly Buses
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₹400Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

Mahadev Travels operates a bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem every 3 hours, and the journey takes 4h 15m. Nine other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Salem Town once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 13m.

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