There are 6 ways to get from Elakurichi to Chennai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Ariyalur
best- Take the train from Ariyalur to Chennai Egmoretrain 12606 / ...
4h 38m₹857–2,377Bus
- Take the bus from Thiruvaiyaru to Chennaibus redbusIndia_NON A/C Semi Sleeper / ...
6h 50mDrive 308.3 km
- Drive from Elakurichi to Chennaicar 308.3 km
4h 37m₹3,456–4,991Taxi
- Take the taxi from Elakurichi to Chennaitaxi 308.3 km
4h 37m₹6,500–8,500Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Elakurichi to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)taxi
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
3h 11m₹7,168–9,477Train
- Take the train from Papanasam to Peramburtrain 09420
9h 2m₹928–2,625
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elakurichi to Chennai is to train via Ariyalur which costs ₹850 - ₹2,400 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Elakurichi to Chennai is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 11m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹9,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Elakurichi to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Thiruvaiyaru and arriving at Chennai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Elakurichi to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Ariyalur and arriving at Chennai Egmore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Elakurichi and Chennai is 297 km. The road distance is 308.3 km.
The best way to get from Elakurichi to Chennai without a car is to train via Ariyalur which takes 4h 38m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Elakurichi to Chennai, including transfers.
Elakurichi to Chennai bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Thiruvaiyaru station.
Elakurichi to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ariyalur station.
The best way to get from Elakurichi to Chennai is to train via Ariyalur which takes 4h 38m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Elakurichi, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ariyalur to Chennai Egmore every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 7m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Thiruvaiyaru to Chennai once daily, and the journey takes 6h 35m. National Travels - Ratnagiri also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ariyalur to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Papanasam to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Thiruvaiyaru to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Thiruvaiyaru to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,600–8,500
Smile Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 52 2 3 62 22
- Website
- smiletaxi.business.site
Thanja Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 72 00 07 30 70
- Website
- thanjaidroptaxi.com
Thanjavur Call Taxi Matha
- Phone
- +91 73 73 2 0 40 40
- Website
- matha-call-taxi.business.site
Kumbakonam Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 88 85 56 67
- Website
- kumbakonamtravels.com
Sri Venkateswara Travels
- Phone
- +91 63 81 00 53 02
- Website
- kumbakonamcabs.com
Temple Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 45 75 00 94
- Website
- temple-call-taxi.business.site
Smile Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 52 2 3 62 22
- Website
- smiletaxi.business.site
Thanja Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 72 00 07 30 70
- Website
- thanjaidroptaxi.com
Thanjavur Call Taxi Matha
- Phone
- +91 73 73 2 0 40 40
- Website
- matha-call-taxi.business.site
Kumbakonam Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 88 85 56 67
- Website
- kumbakonamtravels.com
Sri Venkateswara Travels
- Phone
- +91 63 81 00 53 02
- Website
- kumbakonamcabs.com
Temple Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 45 75 00 94
- Website
- temple-call-taxi.business.site
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling by boat in Italy, Need to know: Greyhound, and How do I buy a London Underground ticket? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Elakurichi to Chennai bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chennai station.
Elakurichi to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elakurichi to Chennai is 308 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Elakurichi to Chennai.
There are 1051+ hotels available in Chennai.