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How to get fromAuroville to Thanjavurby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Auroville to Thanjavur by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Thanjavurtrain train 16861
    4h 39m
    ₹424–1,777

  2. Bus via Puducherry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Puducherry to Thanjavurbus bus
    6h 11m
    ₹374–1,027

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Puducherry to Thanjavurbus bus Puducherry - Thanjavur
    4h 47m
    ₹661–1,685

  4. Drive 177.3 km

    1. Drive from Auroville to Thanjavurcar car 177.3 km
    3h
    ₹2,002–2,891

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Auroville to Thanjavurtaxi taxi 177.3 km
    3h
    ₹3,000–3,700

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  • Distance: 242.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Auroville, India and Thanjavur, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Thanjavur once a week. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 18m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Puducherry to Thanjavur once daily. Tickets cost ₹420–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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