There are 8 ways to get from Bengaluru to Melattur by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Bangalore to Thanjavurbus Bangalore - Thanjavur
8h 35m₹978–1,965Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Papanasamtrain 16232
10h 23m₹608–2,562Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Tiruchchirapalitrain 20672 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasamtrain 06018 / ...
9h 21m₹726–3,440Drive 373.2 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Melatturcar 373.2 km
5h 30m₹3,644–5,263Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Melatturtaxi 373.2 km
5h 30m₹9,000–11,000Bus, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane BLR - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasamtrain
6h 24m₹4,422–9,877Bus via Bengaluru
- Take the bus from Bengaluru to Thanjavurbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
9h 20m₹1,080–2,233Bus, fly to Pondicherry, taxi, train
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane BLR - PNY
- Take the taxi from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cuddalore Port Jn.taxi
- Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Papanasamtrain
7h 53m₹6,592–16,577
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Melattur is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,600 and takes 10h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Melattur is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Melattur. However, there are services departing from Bangalore and arriving at Thanjavur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Bengaluru to Melattur. However, there are services departing from Vidhana Souda and arriving at Papanasam via Krishnarajapurm and Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Melattur is 387 km. The road distance is 373.2 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Melattur without a car is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Bengaluru to Melattur, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Melattur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Bangalore station.
Bengaluru to Melattur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Krishnarajapurm station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Melattur is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can train via Tiruchirappalli, which costs ₹700 - ₹3,500 and takes 9h 21m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Melattur, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Bangalore to Thanjavur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹490–1,400 and the journey takes 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Vidhana Souda to Melattur via Krishnarajapuram, Krishnarajapurm, Tiruchchirapali, and Papanasam in around 9h 21m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–10,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–10,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Krishnarajapurm to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Bangalore Cant to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Bangalore to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹490–700
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
- Website
- KNR Tours & Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- KNR Tours & Travels
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jayavin Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,700
- Schedules at
- Jayavin Travels
- Phone
- +91 99924 52851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- Essaar Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Essaar Travels
- Website
- Vallii Transport
Bus from Bengaluru to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Vallii Transport
- Phone
- +91 93422 22241
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dream Line Travels Private Limited
Bus from Bengaluru to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Dream Line Travels Private Limited
- Website
- Ken Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Ken Travels
- Website
- Sharma Transports
Bus from Bengaluru to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sharma Transports
- Website
- Rathimeena Travels B
Bus from Bengaluru to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Rathimeena Travels B
- Website
- Pamba Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Pamba Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹550–11,000
Best Ride
- Phone
- +91 996 427 3747
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Ola Cabs
- Phone
- +91 922 654 7777
- Website
- olacabs.com
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Bengaluru to Melattur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Bengaluru to Melattur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Melattur is 373 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Bengaluru to Melattur.
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