There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Elanji by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Elanjitaxi
3h 40m₹6,330–11,238Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Tripunituratrain 12623 / ...
12h 51m₹878–4,157Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kottayam, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kottayam, Kerala
16h 15mDrive 644.9 km
- Drive from Chennai to Elanjicar 644.9 km
10h 2m₹7,325–10,580Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Elanjitaxi 644.9 km
10h 2m₹14,000–17,000Train via Salem
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Salem Jntrain 22649 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Vaikomtrain 12626
13h 57m₹880–4,224Bus via Udumalaippettai
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Udumalpet, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Udumalpet, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Udumalaipettai to Koothattukulambus
16h 24m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Elanji is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹4,200 and takes 12h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Elanji is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 40m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Elanji. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Koothattukulam via Kottayam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Elanji. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Piravam Road via Tripunitura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.
The distance between Chennai and Elanji is 584 km. The road distance is 644.9 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Elanji without a car is to train which takes 12h 51m and costs ₹850 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Chennai to Elanji, including transfers.
Chennai to Elanji bus services, operated by Azul Transports Private Limited, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Elanji train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Elanji is to train which takes 12h 51m and costs ₹850 - ₹4,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 15m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Elanji, Kerala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Tripunitura once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 11h 19m. Alternatively, Azul Transports Private Limited operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kottayam, Kerala every 3 hours, and the journey takes 14h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Tripunitura
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
Train from Chennai Central to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
Train from Salem Jn to Vaikom
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kottayam, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Azul Transports Private Limited
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–17,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Elanji bus services, operated by Azul Transports Private Limited, arrive at Kottayam, Kerala station.
Chennai to Elanji train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tripunitura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Elanji is 645 km. It takes approximately 10h 2m to drive from Chennai to Elanji.
There are 131+ hotels available in Elanji.