There are 7 ways to get from Salem to Ponneri by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly, line 06741 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
3h 2m₹4,301–11,618Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Town to Chennai Egmoretrain 22154
7h 30m₹445–3,577Train via Salem Jn
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Peramburtrain 12676 / ...
7h 7m₹538–4,433Bus via Kallakurichi
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
7h 49mDrive 343 km
- Drive from Salem to Ponnericar 343 km
5h 12m₹3,858–5,572Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Ponneritaxi 343 km
5h 12m₹7,500–9,500Bus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Toll Gate to Minjur stationbus 595
8h 50m
Salem to Ponneri by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Ponneri is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹3,600 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Ponneri is to fly and line 06741 train which takes 3h 2m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Ponneri. However, there are services departing from Salem, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu via Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Ponneri. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Ponneri via Salem Jn, Perambur and Basin Bridge Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between Salem and Ponneri is 317 km. The road distance is 343 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Ponneri without a car is to train via Salem Jn which takes 7h 7m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,500.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Salem to Ponneri, including transfers.
Salem to Ponneri bus services, operated by SRL Travels, depart from Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Ponneri train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to Ponneri is to train via Salem Jn which takes 7h 7m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Kallakurichi, which costs and takes 7h 49m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Ponneri, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Perambur hourly. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Ponneri via Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal in around 7h 49m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Ponneri
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Salem Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Salem Town to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Toll Gate to Minjur station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹17–140
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹17–25
- Express Service
- ₹26–40
- Deluxe Service
- ₹35–50
- A/C Service
- ₹55–140
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Ponneri bus services, operated by SRL Travels, arrive at Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Ponneri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Ponneri is 343 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Salem to Ponneri.
There are five+ hotels available in Ponneri.