There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Elakurichi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Ariyalur
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Ariyalurtrain 12605 / ...
4h 21m₹805–2,308Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Thiruvaiyarubus redbusIndia_NON A/C Seater/ Sleeper / ...
7h 5mDrive 304.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Elakurichicar 304.1 km
4h 40m₹3,409–4,924Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Elakurichitaxi 304.1 km
4h 40m₹6,500–8,500Fly, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the taxi from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Elakurichitaxi
4h 2m₹7,130–9,538Bus via Ariyalur
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Ariyalurbus Chennai - Ariyalur
8h 18m₹1,065–2,115Train
- Take the train from Perambur to Papanasamtrain 09419
9h 16m₹930–2,594
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Elakurichi is to train via Ariyalur which costs ₹800 - ₹2,400 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Elakurichi is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 2m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Elakurichi. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Thiruvaiyaru via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Elakurichi. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Ariyalur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Chennai and Elakurichi is 295 km. The road distance is 304.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Elakurichi without a car is to train via Ariyalur which takes 4h 21m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Chennai to Elakurichi, including transfers.
Chennai to Elakurichi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Elakurichi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Elakurichi is to train via Ariyalur which takes 4h 21m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Elakurichi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Ariyalur every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Thiruvaiyaru twice daily, and the journey takes 6h 50m. National Travels - Ratnagiri also services this route once daily.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Ariyalur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Perambur to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thiruvaiyaru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Thiruvaiyaru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Ariyalur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹460–650
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,600–8,500
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
Aisswaryam Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 43 12 55 58 88
- Website
- aisswaryamtrack.com
Trichy Call Taxi And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 83 39 96 66
- Website
- trichycalltaxi.com
Trichy Taxi
- Phone
- +91 84 28 77 77 66
- Website
- trichytaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Elakurichi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Thiruvaiyaru station.
Chennai to Elakurichi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ariyalur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Elakurichi is 304 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Chennai to Elakurichi.
There are 99+ hotels available in Elakurichi.