There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Papanasam Dam by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Papanasam Damtaxi
4h 23m₹9,013–19,272Train via Tirunelveli
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tirunelvelitrain 12633 / ...
11h 42m₹797–3,971Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
12h 6mDrive 635.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Papanasam Damcar 635.6 km
9h 48m₹7,175–10,364Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Papanasam Damtaxi 635.6 km
9h 48m₹14,000–17,000Fly to Trivandrum, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Papanasam Damtaxi
4h 48m₹8,913–14,372Train
- Take the train from Tambaram to Ambasamudramtrain 20683
14h 22m₹827–4,208Bus via Tirunelveli
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Tirunelvelibus Chennai - Tirunelveli
15h 1m₹1,031–2,725
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Papanasam Dam is to bus via Tirunelveli which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,800 and takes 15h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Papanasam Dam is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 23m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Papanasam Dam. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Papanasam Dam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Ambasamudram via Tirunelveli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
The distance between Chennai and Papanasam Dam is 626 km. The road distance is 635.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Papanasam Dam without a car is to train via Tirunelveli which takes 11h 42m and costs ₹750 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Chennai to Papanasam Dam, including transfers.
Chennai to Papanasam Dam bus services, operated by Sri SMS Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Papanasam Dam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Papanasam Dam is to train via Tirunelveli which takes 11h 42m and costs ₹750 - ₹4,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 6m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Papanasam Dam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Tirunelveli every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹340–2,700 and the journey takes 10h. Alternatively, Sri SMS Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 11h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Tambaram to Ambasamudram
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹370–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹370–440
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Sri SMS Travels
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–800
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–17,000
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
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Papanasam Dam bus services, operated by Sri SMS Travels, arrive at Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Papanasam Dam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Papanasam Dam is 636 km. It takes approximately 9h 48m to drive from Chennai to Papanasam Dam.
There are 17+ hotels available in Papanasam Dam.