There are 6 ways to get from Bengaluru to Thanjavur by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bangalore to Thanjavurbus Bangalore - Thanjavur
8h 15m₹490–1,400Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Thanjavurtrain 16232
9h 51m₹270–2,100Drive 364.6 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Thanjavurcar 364.6 km
5h 20m₹4,111–5,937Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Thanjavurtaxi 364.6 km
5h 20m₹8,500–11,000Bus, fly, 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 Thanjavurtrain
5h 22m₹4,992–9,887Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus Bangalore, Karnataka - Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Thanjavurtrain 06490 / ...
9h 31m
Bengaluru to Thanjavur by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Thanjavur is to bus which costs ₹490 - ₹1,400 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Thanjavur is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs ₹4,100 - ₹6,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bangalore and arriving at Thanjavur. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bangalore Cant and arriving at Thanjavur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 51m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Thanjavur is 368 km. The road distance is 364.6 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Thanjavur without a car is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs ₹490 - ₹1,400.
The bus from Bangalore to Thanjavur takes 8h 15m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Bengaluru to Thanjavur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Bangalore station.
Bengaluru to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bangalore Cant station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Thanjavur is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs ₹490 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹270 - ₹2,100 and takes 9h 51m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Thanjavur, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Bangalore to Thanjavur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹490–1,400 and the journey takes 8h 15m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Bangalore Cant to Thanjavur once daily. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 9h 51m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–9,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–9,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bangalore Cant to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
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 Ponmlai Gld Rck to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- 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)
- ₹750–950
- 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
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹490–700
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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
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More Questions & Answers
Bengaluru to Thanjavur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Bengaluru to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Thanjavur is 365 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Bengaluru to Thanjavur.
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