There are 6 ways to get from Salem to Pudukkottai by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Nāmakkal
best- Take the bus from Salem to Namakkalbus
- Take the bus from Namakkal to Tiruchirapallibus
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Pudukkottaitrain
4h 35m₹896–3,765Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Pudukkottaitrain 07355
6h 40m₹289–2,339Train via Virudhachalam
- Take the train from Salem Town to Vridhachalam Jntrain 22154
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Pudukkottaitrain 12605 / ...
6h 5m₹326–2,588Drive 186.8 km
- Drive from Salem to Pudukkottaicar 186.8 km
2h 47m₹1,815–2,622Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Pudukkottaitaxi 186.8 km
2h 47m₹3,900–4,700Bus, train
- Take the bus from Salem to Tiruchirappallibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Pudukkottaitrain 12605
5h 18m
Salem to Pudukkottai by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Pudukkottai is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Pudukkottai is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Pudukkottai. However, there are services departing from Salem Town and arriving at Pudukkottai via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Salem and Pudukkottai is 194 km. The road distance is 186.8 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Pudukkottai without a car is to bus and train via Nāmakkal which takes 4h 35m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Salem to Pudukkottai, including transfers.
Salem to Pudukkottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Town station.
Salem to Pudukkottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Pudukkottai is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Salem to Pudukkottai.
There are 31+ hotels available in Pudukkottai.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Pudukkottai, India?
You can take a train from Salem Town to Pudukkottai via Vridhachalam Jn in around 6h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Pudukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Salem Town to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Pudukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Pudukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Salem Jn to Pudukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Salem to Namakkal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹380–550
Bus from Namakkal to Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- +91 98425 11660
- [email protected]
- Website
- RKT Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- RKT Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- 91- 7872898989
- [email protected]
- Website
- ACLS Navigator
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- ACLS Navigator
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- Essaar Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Essaar Travels
- Website
- Ya2 Connect
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Ya2 Connect
- Website
- Srs Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Srs Travels
- Website
- Royal Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Royal Travels
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- NeuGo
- Website
- Rathimeena Travels B
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Rathimeena Travels B
- Phone
- +91 93422 22241
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dream Line Travels Private Limited
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Dream Line Travels Private Limited
- Website
- Pamba Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Pamba Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
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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