There are 5 ways to get from Salem to Puducherry by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Salem to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
3h 45m₹400–3,200Train, line 16111 train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Town to Villupuram Jntrain 22154
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Pondicherrytrain 16111 / ...
5h 3m₹296–2,289Drive 211.7 km
- Drive from Salem to Puducherrycar 211.7 km
3h 18m₹2,371–3,424Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Puducherrytaxi 211.7 km
3h 18m₹4,400–5,500Fly, train
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
5h 50m₹6,012–11,084
Salem to Puducherry by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Puducherry is to train and line 16111 train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,300 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Puducherry is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Salem and arriving at Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Salem Town and arriving at Pondicherry via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Salem and Puducherry is 212 km. The road distance is 211.7 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,200.
The bus from Salem to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue takes 3h 45m including transfers and departs hourly.
Salem to Puducherry bus services, operated by Hans Travels, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Town station.
The best way to get from Salem to Puducherry is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can train and line 16111 train, which costs ₹290 - ₹2,300 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Puducherry, India?
Hans Travels operates a bus from Salem to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue every 4 hours, and the journey takes 3h 45m. 10 other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salem Town to Pondicherry via Villupuram Jn in around 5h 3m.
- 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 Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Villupuram Jn to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Trisulam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Salem to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Salem to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Salem to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,200
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Salem to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Salem to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,000
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Salem to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Salem to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Website
- Globehopper Mobility
Bus from Salem to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Globehopper Mobility
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Salem to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Phone
- +91 98424 37444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Al Travels
Bus from Salem to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Al Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Salem to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Salem to Puducherry bus services, operated by Hans Travels, arrive at Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue station.
Salem to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Puducherry is 212 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Salem to Puducherry.
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