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How to get fromChennai to Elampillaiby subway, plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Elampillai by subway, plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway, fly

    best
    1. Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane plane MAA - SXV
    3h 4m
    ₹6,130–10,788

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Salem Jntrain train 22649 / ...
    5h 31m
    ₹780–2,394

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Salembus bus Chennai - Salem
    6h 27m
    ₹1,029–2,065

  4. Drive  337.3 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Elampillaicar car 337.3 km
    5h 21m
    ₹3,785–5,467

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Elampillaitaxi taxi 337.3 km
    5h 21m
    ₹7,500–9,000

  6. Bus via Chennai

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Salembus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    6h 55m
    ₹1,174–2,146

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,855Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 296.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Elampillai, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Salem Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 12m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Salem twice daily. Tickets cost ₹470–1,400 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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