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

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There are 7 ways to get from Salem to Poompuhar by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly, line 43001 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 Villivakkamtrain train
    2h 8m
    ₹5,844–10,518

  2. Train via Salem Jn

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Salem Jn to Peramburtrain train 12624 / ...
    5h 57m
    ₹428–3,483

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salem to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper / ...
    6h 49m
    ₹691–2,252

  4. Drive  319.1 km

    1. Drive from Salem to Poompuharcar car 319.1 km
    4h 51m
    ₹3,089–4,462

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Salem to Poompuhartaxi taxi 319.1 km
    4h 51m
    ₹7,000–9,000

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Salem Town to Chennai Egmoretrain train 22154
    6h 47m
    ₹445–3,477

  7. Bus via Salem Seelanaicken Patti Bypass

    1. Take the bus from Salem Seelanaicken Patti Bypass to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    7h 44m
    ₹1,247–2,899

Salem to Poompuhar by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket₹428Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 8m

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, City Travels operates a bus from Salem to Chennai every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 6h 15m. 34 other operators also service this route.

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