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How to get fromChennai to Elanjiby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Elanjitaxi taxi
    3h 40m
    ₹6,330–11,238

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Tripunituratrain train 12623 / ...
    12h 51m
    ₹878–4,157

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Angamalybus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Angamaly to Koothattukulambus bus
    14h 8m

  4. Drive  644.9 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Elanjicar car 644.9 km
    10h 2m
    ₹7,207–10,411

  5. Train via Salem

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Salem Jntrain train 22649 / ...
    2. Take the train from Salem Jn to Vaikomtrain train 12626
    13h 57m
    ₹880–4,224

  6. Bus via Coimbatore

    1. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Coimbatorebus bus Chennai - Coimbatore
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Koothattukulambus bus
    15h 15m
    ₹1,166–2,155

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,529Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 584.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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, you can take a bus from Chennai to Elanji via Angamaly, Angamaly, and Koothattukulam in around 14h 8m.

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