There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Thenmala Dam by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Trivandrum, bus
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the bus from Peroorkada to Thenmalabus
5h 32m₹6,088–11,012Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tenmalaitrain 16101
12h 32m₹360–2,800Bus
- Take the bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Punalurbus
10h 31m₹935–2,941Drive 649.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Thenmala Damcar 649.6 km
9h 55m₹7,324–10,578Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Tenmalaitrain
7h 54m₹8,253–19,372Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Thenmalabus
15h 7m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Thenmala Dam is to train which costs ₹360 - ₹2,800 and takes 12h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Thenmala Dam is to fly and bus which takes 5h 32m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Thenmala Dam. However, there are services departing from Vadapalani and arriving at Thenmala via Virugambakkam Saradha Nagar, Koyembedu Omni Bus stand and Punalur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Tenmalai. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 54m.
The distance between Chennai and Thenmala Dam is 706 km. The road distance is 649.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thenmala Dam without a car is to bus which takes 10h 31m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Chennai to Thenmala Dam, including transfers.
Chennai to Thenmala Dam bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand station.
Chennai to Thenmala Dam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thenmala Dam is to bus which takes 10h 31m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹360 - ₹2,800 and takes 12h 32m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Thenmala Dam, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Punalur once daily. Tickets cost ₹900–2,800 and the journey takes 6h 48m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Tenmalai once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 11h 54m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
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
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Tenmalai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
Train from Tirunelveli to Tenmalai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Peroorkada to Thenmala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹75–150
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Rajapalayam to Thenmala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–210
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–2,800
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,100
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- omio.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Thenmala Dam bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Punalur station.
Chennai to Thenmala Dam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenmalai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Thenmala Dam is 650 km. It takes approximately 9h 55m to drive from Chennai to Thenmala Dam.
There are 19+ hotels available in Thenmala Dam.