What is the cheapest way to get from Salem to Auroville?

The cheapest way to get from Salem to Auroville is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹2,600 and takes 5h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salem to Auroville?

The fastest way to get from Salem to Auroville is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.

Is there a direct bus between Salem and Auroville?

No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Auroville. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Pondicherry via Villupuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Salem and Auroville?

No, there is no direct train from Salem to Auroville. However, there are services departing from Salem Town and arriving at Pondicherry via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Salem to Auroville?

The distance between Salem and Auroville is 227 km. The road distance is 217.9 km.

How do I travel from Salem to Auroville without a car?

The best way to get from Salem to Auroville without a car is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,500.

How long does it take to get from Salem to Auroville?

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Salem to Auroville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salem to Auroville bus from?

Salem to Auroville bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Salem station.

Where do I catch the Salem to Auroville train from?

Salem to Auroville train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Town station.

Train or bus from Salem to Auroville?

The best way to get from Salem to Auroville is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹2,600 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Salem to Auroville bus arrive?

Salem to Auroville bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Villupuram station.

Where does the Salem to Auroville train arrive?

Salem to Auroville train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.

Can I drive from Salem to Auroville?

Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Auroville is 218 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Salem to Auroville.

Where can I stay near Auroville?

There are 1174+ hotels available in Auroville.

Salem to Auroville - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Salem to Auroville by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Salem to Villupurambus
2. Take the bus from Villupuram to Pondicherrybus
4h 47m
₹888–2,475
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Salem Town to Villupuram Jntrain 22154
5h 21m
₹526–2,569
Drive 217.9 km
1. Drive from Salem to Aurovillecar 217.9 km
3h 25m
₹2,454–3,545
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Salem to Aurovilletaxi 217.9 km
3h 25m
₹4,500–5,500
Fly Salem to Chennai International Airport, train
1. Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
2. Take the train from Trisulam to Villianurtrain
5h 46m
₹4,612–11,452
Bus via Attur
1. Take the bus from Attur to Villupurambus
2. Take the bus from Villupuram to Pondicherrybus
4h 53m
₹1,046–3,402
Bus, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Pondicherry
1. Take the bus from Salem to Nihams Hospitalbus
2. Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
3. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane BLR - PNY
5h 35m
₹5,718–17,338

Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

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1h 5mAverage Duration

₹4,172Cheapest Price

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Distance: 226.7 km
Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Salem to Auroville via Villupuram, Villupuram, and Pondicherry in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Town to Villupuram Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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