Pondicherry to Salem Trains

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Pondicherry to Salem Train Information

Distance
261 kms
Duration
05h 22m
Trains During Day
1
Trains At Night
2
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Pondicherry to Salem Online Train Ticket Booking

Several trains are running from Pondicherry to Salem based on your travel and budget preferences. Booking train tickets from Pondicherry to Salem is easy and convenient on redRail, an IRCTC-authorized platform offering a variety of train options. You can view a list of trains, including train number, name, travel class, duration, and departure or arrival timings when booking your railway tickets.

For booking Pondicherry to Salem train tickets with redRail, enter your journey details, select trains, check seat availability, use exclusive offers and get up to Rs 60 OFF on train tickets and make the payment to confirm your railway ticket booking.

You can get detailed information about the Pondicherry to Salem train timetable, availability, ticket price, train running status, coach position, and PNR status on redRail.


Pondicherry to Salem Distance


There are 3 trains running from Pondicherry to Salem, covering an approximate distance of 261 kms km. While some trains run on a daily basis, others run weekly.


Pondicherry to Salem Timings


The first train from Pondicherry to Salem is MS MAQ EXP (16159) departing at 01:37 from Villupuram Junctio (VM).

The last train from Pondicherry to Salem is PDY YPR EXPRESS (16574), departing at 22:30 from Puducherry Pondich (PDY).

Weekly Trains from Pondicherry to Salem

There are 2 trains running weekly from Pondicherry to Salem. Below is a list of trains running weekly from Pondicherry to Salem.
Train NameDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationStarting Ticket Price
PDY YPR EXPRESS (16574)22:3003:054 hrs 30 mins₹175
PDY MAQ EXPRESS (16855)16:4522:155 hrs 20 mins₹175

Daily Trains from Pondicherry to Salem

There are 1 trains running daily from Pondicherry to Salem. Below is a list of trains running daily from Pondicherry to Salem.
Train NameDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationCheapest Ticket Price
MS MAQ EXP (16159)01:3707:556 hrs 18 mins₹130

Pondicherry to Salem Train Ticket Price

The Pondicherry to Salem train ticket price varies based on the journey date, the type of coach, and your budget preferences. The minimum ticket price from Pondicherry to Salem is ₹130, while the maximum ticket price from Pondicherry to Salem is ₹575.
Here are the cheapest train ticket prices from Pondicherry to Salem for all classes:
ClassMinimum Price
3A₹575
SL₹215
2S₹130

Bus from Pondicherry to Salem

If your train ticket is not confirmed, need not worry. Alternatively, you can travel by bus from Pondicherry to Salem through redBus bus booking app. Book now!

FAQs

How many trains run from Pondicherry to Salem?
There are 3 trains that run from Pondicherry to Salem route. Some trains run on a daily basis. On the other hand, some trains run weekly and can be booked in advance.
How many railway stations are there in Pondicherry?
There are 1 stations in Pondicherry.
How many railway stations are there in Salem?
There are 6 stations in Salem.
How to get the cheapest train tickets from Pondicherry to Salem?
redRail offers you the best deal to book the cheapest IRCTC train tickets. Use the coupon code SUPERB60 and get Rs. 60 OFF on your first ticket booking.
Which is the cheapest train from Pondicherry to Salem?
The cheapest train running from Pondicherry to Salem is 16159 (MS MAQ EXP)
How can I reach redRail’s customer support for help with booking issues?
For any train ticket booking queries from Pondicherry to Salem, call the customer support of redRail at 9902977777.
Which is the fastest train running from Pondicherry to Salem?
PDY YPR EXPRESS (16574) is the fastest among the Pondicherry to Salem Trains. It departs from Puducherry Pondich (PDY) at 22:30 and arrives at Salem Junction (SA) at 03:05, covering the distance in just 4 hrs 30 mins.
What is the distance covered by the train from Pondicherry to Salem?
The distance covered from Pondicherry to Salem is 261 kms