What is the cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Salem (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Salem (Station) is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Puducherry to Salem (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Salem (Station) is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.

Is there a direct bus between Puducherry and Salem (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Salem (Station). However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Salem via Villupuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Puducherry and Salem (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Salem (Station). However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Salem Market via Villupuram Jn and Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Puducherry to Salem (Station)?

The distance between Puducherry and Salem (Station) is 216 km. The road distance is 216.6 km.

How do I travel from Puducherry to Salem (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Puducherry to Salem (Station) without a car is to bus via Villupuram which takes 4h 34m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,200.

How long does it take to get from Puducherry to Salem (Station)?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Puducherry to Salem (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Puducherry to Salem (Station) bus from?

Puducherry to Salem (Station) bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Pondicherry station.

Where do I catch the Puducherry to Salem (Station) train from?

Puducherry to Salem (Station) train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.

Train or bus from Puducherry to Salem (Station)?

The best way to get from Puducherry to Salem (Station) is to bus via Villupuram which takes 4h 34m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can train via Virudhachalam, which costs ₹390 - ₹3,200 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Puducherry to Salem (Station) bus arrive?

Puducherry to Salem (Station) bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Villupuram station.

Where does the Puducherry to Salem (Station) train arrive?

Puducherry to Salem (Station) train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.

Can I drive from Puducherry to Salem (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Salem (Station) is 217 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Puducherry to Salem (Station).

Where can I stay near Salem (Station)?

There are 206+ hotels available in Salem (Station).

Puducherry to Salem (Station) - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Salem (Station) by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus via Villupuram
best
1. Take the bus from Pondicherry to Villupurambus
2. Take the bus from Villupuram to Salembus
4h 34m
₹650–2,192
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Salem Jntrain 16574 / ...
6h 6m
₹292–2,311
Train via Virudhachalam
1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12605 / ...
2. Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Salem Markettrain 06121 / ...
5h 47m
₹390–3,126
Drive 216.6 km
1. Drive from Puducherry to Salem (Station)car 216.6 km
3h 18m
₹2,440–3,525
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Puducherry to Salem (Station)taxi 216.6 km
3h 18m
₹4,500–5,500
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marakanam to Salembus
6h 39m
₹729–2,710

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Distance: 215.6 km
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Salem (Station), India?

You can take a bus from Pondicherry to Salem via Villupuram and Villupuram in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pondicherry to Salem (Station) via Villupuram Jn, Vridhachalam Jn, and Salem Market in around 5h 47m.

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