There are 10 ways to get from Chennai to Vaigai Dam by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Andipattitrain 20601
10h 2m₹574–2,806Bus via Theni, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Theni, Tamil Nadu
10h 4mDrive 485.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Vaigai Damcar 485.6 km
7h 14m₹5,469–7,899Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Vaigai Damtaxi 485.6 km
7h 14m₹10,000–13,000Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Andipattitrain
6h 46m₹6,008–10,697Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Lakshmipuram - Bus Stopbus FlixBus IN5116 / ...
11h 57m₹878–2,637Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Palanitrain
- Take the taxi from Palani to Vaigai Damtaxi
7h 30m₹6,603–11,262Fly to Cochin International Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the bus from Perumbavoor to Anachalbus
- Take the taxi from Anachal to Vaigai Damtaxi
7h 38m₹8,303–12,292Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Andipattitrain
8h 2m₹6,633–11,062Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Madurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Andipattitrain
8h 58m₹8,523–20,462
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Vaigai Dam is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,900 and takes 10h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Vaigai Dam is to fly and train which takes 6h 46m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Vaigai Dam. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Theni, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Vaigai Dam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Andipatti via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
The distance between Chennai and Vaigai Dam is 625 km. The road distance is 485.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Vaigai Dam without a car is to train which takes 10h 2m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 10h 2m to get from Chennai to Vaigai Dam, including transfers.
Chennai to Vaigai Dam bus services, operated by National Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Vaigai Dam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Vaigai Dam is to train which takes 10h 2m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Theni, Tamil Nadu, which costs and takes 10h 4m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Vaigai Dam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Andipatti 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 9h 50m. Alternatively, National Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadu every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 9h 45m.
- 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
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Andipatti
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Train from Madurai Jn to Andipatti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Podanur Jn to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Andipatti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Madurai Jn to Andipatti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Lakshmipuram - Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,400
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Perumbavoor to Anachal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹950–13,000
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
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 Slovenia: Getting from Ljubljana to Lake Bled, How do I buy a London Underground ticket?, and 5 incredible day trips from Florence by train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Vaigai Dam bus services, operated by National Travels, arrive at Theni, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Vaigai Dam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Andipatti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Vaigai Dam is 486 km. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Chennai to Vaigai Dam.
There are 19+ hotels available in Vaigai Dam.












