There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Elagiri by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Perambur to Bommiditrain 22649
4h 34m₹862–2,410Bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Dharampuribus
8h 29m₹778–1,527Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Dharmapuribus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
6h 41mDrive 304.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Elagiricar 304.5 km
4h 25m₹3,413–4,929Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Elagiritaxi 304.5 km
4h 25m₹6,500–8,500Fly, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the taxi from Salem (SXV) to Elagiritaxi
3h 34m₹6,830–11,638
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Elagiri is to bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu which costs ₹750 - ₹1,600 and takes 8h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Elagiri is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 34m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Elagiri. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Dharmapuri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Elagiri. However, there are services departing from Perambur and arriving at Bommidi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Chennai and Elagiri is 309 km. The road distance is 304.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Elagiri without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Chennai to Elagiri, including transfers.
Chennai to Elagiri bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Elagiri train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perambur station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Elagiri is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Elagiri, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Perambur to Bommidi once daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Dharmapuri every 3 hours, and the journey takes 6h 25m. Mahadev Travels also services this route once a week.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Perambur to Bommidi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,700
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Dharmapuri
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Dharmapuri
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Dharampuri
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper
- ₹250–650
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–8,500
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Elagiri bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Dharmapuri station.
Chennai to Elagiri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Bommidi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Elagiri is 304 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Chennai to Elagiri.
There are four+ hotels available in Elagiri.