There are 2 ways to get from Jaffna to Thanjavur by plane, train, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane JAF - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain
3h 20m₹15,897–37,928Ferry, train
cheapest- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry HSC Cheriyapani
- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Thanjavurtrain 16187 / ...
5h 49m₹6,947–7,975
Jaffna (JAF) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Thanjavur is to ferry and train which costs ₹6,500 - ₹8,000 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Thanjavur is to fly and train which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹15,000 - ₹38,000.
The distance between Jaffna and Thanjavur is 264 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Thanjavur without a car is to ferry and train which takes 5h 49m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹8,000.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Jaffna to Thanjavur, including transfers.
There are 99+ hotels available in Thanjavur.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Thanjavur, India?
There is no direct connection from Jaffna to Thanjavur. However, you can take the taxi to Jaffna (JAF) airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, then take the train to Thanjavur. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jaffna to Thanjavur via Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, and Nagappattinam in around 5h 49m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Jaffna to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–36,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Nagappattinam to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- Phone
- 022 - 22026666
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
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