There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Elampillai by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly to Salem
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
3h₹4,713–11,622Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Salem Jntrain 22637 / ...
5h 31m₹780–2,394Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Elampillai, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Elampillai, Tamil Nadu
8hDrive 337.2 km
- Drive from Chennai to Elampillaicar 337.2 km
5h 21m₹3,793–5,479Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Elampillaitaxi 337.2 km
5h 21m₹7,500–9,000Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the bus from Chitra to Salembus
5h 35m₹5,963–11,372
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Elampillai is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Elampillai is to fly which takes 3h and costs ₹4,700 - ₹12,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Elampillai, Tamil Nadu. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Elampillai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Salem Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Chennai and Elampillai is 302 km. The road distance is 337.2 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Elampillai without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Chennai to Elampillai, including transfers.
Chennai to Elampillai bus services, operated by AB Ramani Transports, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Elampillai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Elampillai is to fly which takes 3h and costs ₹4,700 - ₹12,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹750 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 31m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Elampillai, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV) once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Salem Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 12m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Chitra to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- Ac Seater
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from Chitra to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–750
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,000
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
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Elampillai bus services, operated by AB Ramani Transports, arrive at Elampillai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Elampillai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Elampillai is 337 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Chennai to Elampillai.
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