There are 6 ways to get from Salem to Elakurichi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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 Virudhachalam
best- Take the train from Salem Town to Vridhachalam Jntrain 22154
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Ariyalurtrain 06069 / ...
4h 38m₹876–2,938Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Ayyampettrain 16812
7h 39m₹849–3,039Bus
- Take the bus from Salem to Thanjavurbus Salem - Thanjavur
4h 46m₹1,082–2,165Drive 162.9 km
- Drive from Salem to Elakurichicar 162.9 km
2h 33m₹1,828–2,640Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Elakurichitaxi 162.9 km
2h 33m₹3,400–4,100Bus, train
- Take the bus from Salem to Tiruchirappallibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Ayyampettrain 16812
6h 7m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Elakurichi is to bus which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,200 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Elakurichi is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Elakurichi. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Thanjavur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Elakurichi. However, there are services departing from Salem Town and arriving at Ariyalur via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Salem and Elakurichi is 214 km. The road distance is 162.9 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Elakurichi without a car is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 4h 38m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Salem to Elakurichi, including transfers.
Salem to Elakurichi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Elakurichi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Town station.
The best way to get from Salem to Elakurichi is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 4h 38m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,200 and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Elakurichi, India?
You can take a train from Salem Town to Elakurichi via Vridhachalam Jn and Ariyalur in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Salem to Thanjavur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹430–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Town to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Ariyalur
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Ayyampet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Salem Jn to Ayyampet
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Salem to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹430–600
- Phone
- +91 98425 11660
- [email protected]
- Website
- RKT Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- RKT Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- 91- 7872898989
- [email protected]
- Website
- ACLS Navigator
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- ACLS Navigator
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- Essaar Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Essaar Travels
- Website
- Ya2 Connect
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Ya2 Connect
- Website
- Srs Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Srs Travels
- Website
- Royal Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Royal Travels
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- NeuGo
- Website
- Rathimeena Travels B
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Rathimeena Travels B
- Website
- Dream Line Travels Pvt Ltd
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Dream Line Travels Pvt Ltd
- Website
- Pamba Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Pamba Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +9144 28 88 99 99
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Orampo Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 85 25 00 05 00
- Website
- orampo.com
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Booking & Getting There
Salem to Elakurichi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Salem to Elakurichi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Elakurichi is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Salem to Elakurichi.
There are 147+ hotels available in Elakurichi.
















