There are 5 ways to get from Salem to Pondicherry University by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Salem to Villupurambus
- Take the bus from Villupuram to Pondicherrybus
4h 44m₹848–2,425Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Town to Villupuram Jntrain 22154
5h 16m₹486–2,529Drive 219.8 km
- Drive from Salem to Pondicherry Universitycar 219.8 km
3h 30m₹2,476–3,577Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Pondicherry Universitytaxi 219.8 km
3h 30m₹4,500–5,500Bus via Attur
- Take the bus from Attur to Villupurambus
- Take the bus from Villupuram to Pondicherrybus
4h 50m₹1,006–3,352
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Pondicherry University is to train which costs ₹480 - ₹2,600 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Pondicherry University is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Pondicherry University. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Pondicherry via Villupuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Pondicherry University. However, there are services departing from Salem Town and arriving at Pondicherry via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Salem and Pondicherry University is 226 km. The road distance is 219.8 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Pondicherry University without a car is to bus which takes 4h 44m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Salem to Pondicherry University, including transfers.
Salem to Pondicherry University bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Pondicherry University train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Town station.
The best way to get from Salem to Pondicherry University is to bus which takes 4h 44m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹480 - ₹2,600 and takes 5h 16m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Pondicherry University, India?
You can take a bus from Salem to Pondicherry University via Villupuram, Villupuram, and Pondicherry in around 4h 44m. 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.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Town to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Salem to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–290
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Villupuram to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,900
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Villupuram to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,900
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
Bus from Attur to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–1,300
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹360–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–5,500
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 Pondicherry University bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Villupuram station.
Salem to Pondicherry University train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Pondicherry University is 220 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Salem to Pondicherry University.
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