There are 5 ways to get from Salem to Punganur by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Salem to Trichybus
4h 27m₹720–2,912Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Aiyanapuramtrain 16812
6h 7m₹278–2,233Drive 163 km
- Drive from Salem to Punganurcar 163 km
2h 27m₹1,840–2,658Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Punganurtaxi 163 km
2h 27m₹3,400–4,100Bus via Ponmlai Gld Rck
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
4h 37m
Salem to Punganur by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Punganur is to train which costs ₹270 - ₹2,300 and takes 6h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Punganur is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Punganur. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Trichy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Punganur. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Aiyanapuram via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Salem and Punganur is 197 km. The road distance is 163 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Punganur without a car is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Salem to Punganur, including transfers.
Salem to Punganur bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Punganur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to Punganur is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹270 - ₹2,300 and takes 6h 7m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Punganur, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Salem to Trichy once daily. Tickets cost ₹600–2,100 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Aiyanapuram once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 41m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Jn to Aiyanapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- 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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Trichy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Website
- RKT Tours and Travels
Bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- RKT Tours and Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
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 Punganur bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Trichy station.
Salem to Punganur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aiyanapuram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Punganur is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Salem to Punganur.
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