There are 8 ways to get from Salem to Poompuhar by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly from Salem, line 43001 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 Villivakkamtrain
2h 8m₹6,702–15,060Train via Salem Jn
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Peramburtrain 12624 / ...
5h 57m₹428–3,483Bus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
6h 55mDrive 318.8 km
- Drive from Salem to Poompuharcar 318.8 km
4h 51m₹3,605–5,207Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Poompuhartaxi 318.8 km
4h 51m₹7,000–9,000Bus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Salem to Chitrabus
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
4h 40m₹5,442–15,191Train
- Take the train from Salem Town to Chennai Egmoretrain 22154
6h 47m₹445–3,477Bus 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
6h 59m
Salem to Poompuhar by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Poompuhar is to train via Salem Jn which costs ₹420 - ₹3,500 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Poompuhar is to fly and line 43001 train which takes 2h 8m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Poompuhar. However, there are services departing from Salem, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Poompuhar. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Villivakkam via Salem Jn and Perambur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Salem and Poompuhar is 290 km. The road distance is 318.8 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Poompuhar without a car is to train via Salem Jn which takes 5h 57m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Salem to Poompuhar, including transfers.
Salem to Poompuhar bus services, operated by Zion Connect, depart from Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Poompuhar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to Poompuhar is to train via Salem Jn which takes 5h 57m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Poompuhar, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Perambur hourly. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 4h 28m. Alternatively, Zion Connect operates a bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 6h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–15,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Villivakkam
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–850
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–130
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹320–400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹420–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹650–850
Train from Salem Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
Train from Salem Town to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Website
- Zion Connect
Bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Schedules at
- Zion Connect
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Salem to Poompuhar bus services, operated by Zion Connect, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Poompuhar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Poompuhar is 319 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Salem to Poompuhar.
There are 1047+ hotels available in Poompuhar.