There are 5 ways to get from Pudukkottai to Salem by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Mellur to Trichy Central Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from Trichy to Salembus
5h 4m₹1,653–3,476Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pudukkottai to Salem Jntrain 07356
6h₹286–2,265Drive 186.6 km
- Drive from Pudukkottai to Salemcar 186.6 km
2h 47m₹2,104–3,039Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pudukkottai to Salemtaxi 186.6 km
2h 47m₹3,900–4,700Train, bus
- Take the train from Pudukkottai to Tiruchchirapalitrain 06126 / ...
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
6h 3m
Pudukkottai to Salem by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pudukkottai to Salem is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,300 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Pudukkottai to Salem is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Pudukkottai to Salem. However, there are services departing from Mellur and arriving at Salem via Trichy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Pudukkottai to Salem. However, there are services departing from Pudukkottai and arriving at Salem Market via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Pudukkottai and Salem is 226 km. The road distance is 186.6 km.
The best way to get from Pudukkottai to Salem without a car is to bus which takes 5h 4m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Pudukkottai to Salem, including transfers.
Pudukkottai to Salem bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, depart from Mellur station.
Pudukkottai to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pudukkottai station.
The best way to get from Pudukkottai to Salem is to bus which takes 5h 4m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹280 - ₹2,300 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Pudukkottai, India and Salem, India?
You can take a vehicle from Pudukkottai to Salem via Mellur, Trichy Central Bus Stand, and Trichy in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Pudukkottai to Salem Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 53m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pudukkottai to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Pudukkottai to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- 18001020999
- [email protected]
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Bus from Mellur to Trichy Central Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–900
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Trichy to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
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More Questions & Answers
Pudukkottai to Salem bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, arrive at Trichy Central Bus Stand station.
Pudukkottai to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pudukkottai to Salem is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Pudukkottai to Salem.
There are 211+ hotels available in Salem.