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How to get fromSalem to Ponneriby plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Salem to Ponneri by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly, line 42023 train

    best
    1. Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane SXV - MAA
    2. Take the train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Ponneritrain train
    2h 57m
    ₹5,818–10,574

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Salem Town to Tambaramtrain train 22154
    7h 17m
    ₹446–3,559

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salem Seelanaicken Patti Bypass to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    8h 33m
    ₹1,247–2,999

  4. Drive  343 km

    1. Drive from Salem to Ponnericar car 343 km
    5h 13m
    ₹3,334–4,815

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Salem to Ponneritaxi taxi 343 km
    5h 13m
    ₹7,500–9,500

  6. Bus via Minjur station

    1. Take the bus from Salem to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Toll Gate to Minjur stationbus bus 595
    8h 53m
    ₹733–2,427

Salem to Ponneri by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration7h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket₹446Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 315.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 57m

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, Vetri Travels operates a bus from Salem Seelanaicken Patti Bypass to Chennai every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹1,100–2,100 and the journey takes 7h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.

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