There are 6 ways to get from Salem to Potheri by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
2h₹5,788–10,033Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Town to Chengalpattutrain 22154
5h 16m₹324–2,524Bus via Maraimalainagar
- Take the bus from Salem to Maraimalai Nagarbus
5h 1m₹360–1,535Drive 283.4 km
- Drive from Salem to Pothericar 283.4 km
4h 13m₹2,755–3,979Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Potheritaxi 283.4 km
4h 13m₹5,500–7,000Bus
- Take the bus from Salem to SRM Universitybus
5h 19m₹340–2,200
Salem to Potheri by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Potheri is to bus via Maraimalainagar which costs ₹360 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Potheri is to fly which takes 2h and costs ₹5,500 - ₹10,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Salem and arriving at SRM University. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Potheri. However, there are services departing from Salem Town and arriving at Potheri Halt via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Salem and Potheri is 286 km. The road distance is 283.4 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Potheri without a car is to bus via Maraimalainagar which takes 5h 1m and costs ₹360 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Salem to Potheri, including transfers.
Salem to Potheri bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Potheri train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Town station.
The best way to get from Salem to Potheri is to fly which takes 2h and costs ₹5,500 - ₹10,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Maraimalainagar, which costs ₹360 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h 1m, you could also train, which costs ₹320 - ₹2,600 and takes 5h 16m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Potheri, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) twice daily. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Salem to Maraimalai Nagar once daily. Tickets cost ₹350–440 and the journey takes 4h 49m.
- 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 Salem Town to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Salem to Maraimalai Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–440
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Salem to SRM University
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–950
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper
- ₹550–950
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to SRM University
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
Bus from Salem to SRM University
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–1,500
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–1,400
- AC Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹340–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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 Potheri bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Maraimalai Nagar station.
Salem to Potheri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Potheri is 283 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Salem to Potheri.
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