There are 7 ways to get from Arcot to Thanjavur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Mayiladuthurai
best- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 17407 / ...
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Thanjavurtrain 16751 / ...
8h 57m₹338–2,675Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Thanjavurtrain 16779
9h 33m₹230–1,800Bus
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
10h 45mDrive 266.9 km
- Drive from Arcot to Thanjavurcar 266.9 km
4h 3m₹3,002–4,336Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arcot to Thanjavurtaxi 266.9 km
4h 3m₹6,500–8,000Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain
6h 55m₹6,393–9,152Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Ranipet, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
11h 2m
Arcot to Thanjavur by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcot to Thanjavur is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 9h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Arcot to Thanjavur is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcot to Thanjavur. However, there are services departing from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu via Vellore, Tamil Nadu and Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Arcot to Thanjavur. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Thanjavur via Mayiladuturai J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
The distance between Arcot and Thanjavur is 371 km. The road distance is 266.9 km.
The best way to get from Arcot to Thanjavur without a car is to train via Mayiladuthurai which takes 8h 57m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Arcot to Thanjavur, including transfers.
Arcot to Thanjavur bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Vellore, Tamil Nadu station.
Arcot to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellore Cant station.
The best way to get from Arcot to Thanjavur is to train via Mayiladuthurai which takes 8h 57m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 45m.
What companies run services between Arcot, India and Thanjavur, India?
You can take a bus from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur via Vellore, Tamil Nadu, Vellore Cant, and Mayiladuturai J in around 8h 57m. Alternatively, Sri Kumaran Travels operates a bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 3 times a day, and the journey takes 7h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellore Cant to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Vellore Cant to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Arcot to Thanjavur bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Arcot to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mayiladuturai J station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcot to Thanjavur is 267 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Arcot to Thanjavur.
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