There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Orathanadu by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Thanjavurtrain 16751 / ...
7h 38m₹230–1,800Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
9h 25mDrive 327.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Orathanaducar 327.4 km
5h 18m₹3,682–5,318Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Orathanadutaxi 327.4 km
5h 18m₹7,000–9,000Fly, train, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Orathanadu, Tamil Nadubus
6h 13mBus via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Thanjavurbus Chennai - Thanjavur
10h 15m₹480–1,400Train via Perambur
- Take the train from Perambur to Thanjavurtrain 16368 / ...
10h 23m₹260–2,000
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Orathanadu is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Orathanadu is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Orathanadu. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Orathanadu, Tamil Nadu via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Orathanadu. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Thanjavur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
The distance between Chennai and Orathanadu is 376 km. The road distance is 327.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Orathanadu without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Chennai to Orathanadu, including transfers.
Chennai to Orathanadu bus services, operated by MS Transport, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Orathanadu train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Orathanadu is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 25m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Orathanadu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Thanjavur 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Alternatively, MS Transport operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 7h 55m.
- 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 Chennai Egmore to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
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 Perambur to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹314–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹480–650
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Orathanadu bus services, operated by MS Transport, arrive at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Orathanadu train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Orathanadu is 327 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Chennai to Orathanadu.
There are 87+ hotels available in Orathanadu.