Salem to Pondicherry Trains

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2 Direct Trains from Salem to Pondicherry

16573
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PUDUCHERRY EXP
M T W T F S S
SL, 3A, 2A
01:20
05h 55m
07:15
Salem (SA)
Pondicherry (PDY)
16856
|
MAQ PDY EXPRESS
M T W T F S S
SL, 2A, 3A, 2S
04:00
06h 15m
10:15
Salem (SA)
Pondicherry (PDY)

4 Trains from Salem to Pondicherry nearby stations

16160
|
MAQ CHENNAI EXP
M T W T F S S
2S, 3A, SL
18:00
06h 40m
00:40
Erode (ED)
Villupuram (VM)
16232
|
MYS CUPJ EXP
M T W T F S S
2A, 3A, SL
23:45
08h 55m
08:40
Salem (SA)
Cuddalore (CUPJ)
16858
|
MAQ PDY EXPRESS
M T W T F S S
SL, 2A, 3A, 2S
02:20
07h 55m
10:15
Erode (ED)
Pondicherry (PDY)
22154
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SA CHENNAI EXP
M T W T F S S
2A, 3A, SL
21:30
03h 30m
01:00
Salem (SA)
Villupuram (VM)

Salem to Pondicherry Train Information

Distance
288 kms
Duration
06h 31m
Trains During Day
0
Trains At Night
6
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Salem to Pondicherry Online Train Ticket Booking

Several trains are running from Salem to Pondicherry based on your travel and budget preferences. Booking train tickets from Salem to Pondicherry 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.

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Salem to Pondicherry Distance


There are 6 trains running from Salem to Pondicherry, covering an approximate distance of 288 kms km. While some trains run on a daily basis, others run weekly.


Salem to Pondicherry Timings


The first train from Salem to Pondicherry is PUDUCHERRY EXP (16573) departing at 01:20 from Salem (SA).

The last train from Salem to Pondicherry is MYS CUPJ EXP (16232), departing at 23:45 from Salem (SA).

Pondicherry to Salem trains

Weekly Trains from Salem to Pondicherry

There are 3 trains running weekly from Salem to Pondicherry. Below is a list of trains running weekly from Salem to Pondicherry.
Train NameDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationStarting Ticket Price
PUDUCHERRY EXP (16573)01:2007:1505 hrs 55 mins-
MAQ PDY EXPRESS (16856)04:0010:1506 hrs 15 mins₹175
MAQ PDY EXPRESS (16858)02:2010:1507 hrs 55 mins₹230

Daily Trains from Salem to Pondicherry

There are 3 trains running daily from Salem to Pondicherry. Below is a list of trains running daily from Salem to Pondicherry.
Train NameDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationCheapest Ticket Price
MAQ CHENNAI EXP (16160)18:0000:4006 hrs 40 mins₹130
MYS CUPJ EXP (16232)23:4508:4008 hrs 55 mins-
SA CHENNAI EXP (22154)21:3001:0003 hrs 30 mins₹175

Salem to Pondicherry Train Ticket Price

The Salem to Pondicherry train ticket price varies based on the journey date, the type of coach, and your budget preferences. The minimum ticket price from Salem to Pondicherry is ₹130, while the maximum ticket price from Salem to Pondicherry is ₹575.
Here are the cheapest train ticket prices from Salem to Pondicherry for all classes:
ClassMinimum Price
3A₹575
SL₹215
2S₹130
Train Originating from Salem
22154
|
Sa Chennai Exp
M T W T F S S
06088
|
Sa Ajj Memu Exp
M T W T F S S

Bus from Salem to Pondicherry

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FAQs

How many trains run from Salem to Pondicherry?
There are 6 trains that run from Salem to Pondicherry 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 Salem?
There are 6 stations in Salem.
How many railway stations are there in Pondicherry?
There are 1 stations in Pondicherry.
How to get the cheapest train tickets from Salem to Pondicherry?
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 Salem to Pondicherry?
The cheapest train running from Salem to Pondicherry is 16160 (MAQ CHENNAI EXP)
How can I reach redRail’s customer support for help with booking issues?
For any train ticket booking queries from Salem to Pondicherry, call the customer support of redRail at 9902977777.
Which is the fastest train running from Salem to Pondicherry?
SA CHENNAI EXP (22154) is the fastest among the Salem to Pondicherry Trains. It departs from Salem (SA) at 21:30 and arrives at Villupuram (VM) at 01:00, covering the distance in just 03 hrs 30 mins.
What is the distance covered by the train from Salem to Pondicherry?
The distance covered from Salem to Pondicherry is 288 kms
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