There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Salem by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Villupuram
best- Take the bus from Villupuram to Salembus Villupuram - Salem
4h 31m₹550–2,326Train
cheapest- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Salem Towntrain 22153
4h 54m₹290–2,326Drive 213.9 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Salemcar 213.9 km
3h 16m₹2,407–3,476Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Salemtaxi 213.9 km
3h 16m₹4,400–5,500Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Villupurambus
- Take the bus from Villupuram to Salembus
4h 34m₹650–2,192
Puducherry to Salem by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Salem is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Salem is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Salem. However, there are services departing from Villupuram and arriving at Salem via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Salem. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Salem Town via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Puducherry and Salem is 214 km. The road distance is 213.9 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Salem without a car is to bus via Villupuram which takes 4h 31m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Puducherry to Salem, including transfers.
Puducherry to Salem bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Villupuram station.
Puducherry to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Salem is to bus via Villupuram which takes 4h 31m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 4h 54m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Salem, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Villupuram to Salem twice daily. Tickets cost ₹430–5,250 and the journey takes 2h 50m. 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.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Villupuram Jn to Salem Town
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Villupuram to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–5,250
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹430–600
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,900
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Villupuram to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–290
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Puducherry to Salem bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Salem station.
Puducherry to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Salem is 214 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Puducherry to Salem.
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