There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Elumalai by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the taxi from Madurai-Airport-IXM to Elumalaitaxi
3h 39m₹6,463–10,472Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Usilampattitrain 20601
9h 49m₹686–2,899Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Maduraibus Chennai - Madurai
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Usilampattibus
9h 59m₹925–1,915Drive 499.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Elumalaicar 499.1 km
7h 26m₹5,621–8,119Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Elumalaitaxi 499.1 km
7h 26m₹11,000–14,000Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Theni, Tamil Nadu
- Take the taxi from Theni, Tamil Nadu to Elumalaitaxi
10h 41m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Elumalai is to bus which costs ₹900 - ₹2,000 and takes 9h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Elumalai is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 39m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Elumalai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Usilampatti via Mattuthavani Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Elumalai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Usilampatti via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
The distance between Chennai and Elumalai is 489 km. The road distance is 499.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Elumalai without a car is to train which takes 9h 49m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Chennai to Elumalai, including transfers.
Chennai to Elumalai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Elumalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Elumalai is to train which takes 9h 49m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹900 - ₹2,000 and takes 9h 59m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Elumalai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Usilampatti 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Elumalai via Madurai, Mattuthavani Bus Stop, and Usilampatti in around 9h 59m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Usilampatti
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Usilampatti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹50–130
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹850–14,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.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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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Elumalai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Madurai station.
Chennai to Elumalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Usilampatti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Elumalai is 499 km. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Chennai to Elumalai.
There are four+ hotels available in Elumalai.