There are 6 ways to get from Salem to Ponneri by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly, line 42023 train
best- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
- Take the train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Ponneritrain
2h 57m₹5,881–10,230Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Town to Tambaramtrain 22154
7h 17m₹446–3,559Bus
- Take the bus from Attur to Koyambedu MSS Terminusbus
7h 29m₹484–2,505Drive 342.9 km
- Drive from Salem to Ponnericar 342.9 km
5h 13m₹3,840–5,547Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Ponneritaxi 342.9 km
5h 13m₹7,500–9,500Bus via Vichoor Echakuzhi
- Take the bus from Salem to Chennaibus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
9h 27m₹598–4,410
Salem to Ponneri by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Ponneri is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹3,600 and takes 7h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Ponneri is to fly and line 42023 train which takes 2h 57m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Ponneri. However, there are services departing from Attur and arriving at Koyambedu MSS Terminus via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Ponneri. However, there are services departing from Salem Town and arriving at Ponneri via Tambaram and M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
The distance between Salem and Ponneri is 316 km. The road distance is 342.9 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Ponneri without a car is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Salem to Ponneri, including transfers.
Salem to Ponneri bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, depart from Attur station.
Salem to Ponneri train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Town station.
The best way to get from Salem to Ponneri is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹480 - ₹2,500 and takes 7h 29m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Ponneri, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Town to Tambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 8m. Alternatively, Mettur Super Services operates a bus from Attur to Koyambedu MSS Terminus once daily. Tickets cost ₹340–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 41m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Ponneri
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Salem Town to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
Bus from Attur to Koyambedu MSS Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–1,600
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹600–1,500
- AC Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹340–1,600
Bus from Salem to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,400
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹550–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Salem to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Salem to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Salem to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,300
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Salem to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,500
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Website
- SKM Tours & Travels
Bus from Salem to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- SKM Tours & Travels
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Salem to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Salem to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Website
- SP Transport
Bus from Salem to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- SP Transport
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Salem to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- 9001274136
- [email protected]
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Salem to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Salem to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Salem to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Website
- Shishpal Travels
Bus from Salem to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Shishpal Travels
- Website
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
Bus from Salem to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
- Phone
- +91 98424 37444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Al Travels
Bus from Salem to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Al Travels
- Phone
- +91 80970 37466
- [email protected]
- Website
- Canara Pinto
Bus from Salem to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Canara Pinto
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Salem to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 7772929333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Annapurna Bus
Bus from Salem to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–2,400
- Website
- Annapurna Bus
- Website
- King Luxuries
Bus from Salem to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- King Luxuries
- [email protected]
- Website
- Leafybus
Bus from Salem to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Leafybus
- Website
- VVM Travels
Bus from Salem to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- VVM Travels
- Website
- Globehopper Mobility
Bus from Salem to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Globehopper Mobility
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Salem to Ponneri bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, arrive at Koyambedu MSS Terminus station.
Salem to Ponneri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Ponneri is 343 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Salem to Ponneri.
There are four+ hotels available in Ponneri.



























