There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Pettai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Salem Town to Peralam Jntrain 16529
6h 46m₹591–2,059Bus
- Take the bus from Salem to Thanjavurbus Salem - Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
7h 38mDrive 240.5 km
- Drive from Salem to Pettaicar 240.5 km
3h 40m₹2,699–3,899Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Pettaitaxi 240.5 km
3h 40m₹4,900–6,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Pettai is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,100 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Pettai is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Pettai. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Pettai. However, there are services departing from Salem Town and arriving at Peralam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Salem and Pettai is 299 km. The road distance is 240.5 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Pettai without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Salem to Pettai, including transfers.
Salem to Pettai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Pettai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Town station.
The best way to get from Salem to Pettai is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 38m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Pettai, Puducherry, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Town to Peralam Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,600 and the journey takes 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salem to Pettai via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu and Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu in around 7h 38m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Town to Peralam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Salem to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹430–600
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +9144 28 88 99 99
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Orampo Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 85 25 00 05 00
- Website
- orampo.com
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Pettai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Salem to Pettai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Peralam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Pettai is 240 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Salem to Pettai.
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