There are 5 ways to get from Salem to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Salem to Villupurambus
- Take the bus from Villupuram to Pondicherrybus
4h 26m₹648–2,185Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Town to Villupuram Jntrain 22154
5h₹296–2,289Drive 211.7 km
- Drive from Salem to Puducherrycar 211.7 km
3h 18m₹2,382–3,440Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Puducherrytaxi 211.7 km
3h 18m₹4,400–5,500Bus, line 06799 train
- Take the bus from Salem to Villupurambus Salem - Villupuram
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Pondicherrytrain 06799 / ...
4h 41m₹550–2,315
Salem to Puducherry by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Puducherry is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,300 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Puducherry is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Pondicherry via Villupuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
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.
The distance between Salem and Puducherry is 214 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 4h 26m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Salem to Puducherry, including transfers.
Salem to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, 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 4h 26m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹290 - ₹2,300 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a bus from Salem to Pondicherry via Villupuram and Villupuram in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Town to Villupuram Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Town to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Salem to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–290
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Villupuram to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,900
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Salem to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹430–600
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Villupuram 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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