There are 4 ways to get from Kalavai to Thanjavur by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Arni Road to Thanjavurtrain 16779
7h 53m₹1,220–2,882Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vellore to Thanjavurbus 851Ud
9h 13m₹1,128–2,476Drive 253.6 km
- Drive from Kalavai to Thanjavurcar 253.6 km
4h 3m₹2,843–4,107Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalavai to Thanjavurtaxi 253.6 km
4h 3m₹4,300–5,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalavai to Thanjavur is to bus which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,500 and takes 9h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Kalavai to Thanjavur is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalavai to Thanjavur. However, there are services departing from Arani and arriving at Thanjavur via Vellore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalavai to Thanjavur. However, there are services departing from Arni Road and arriving at Thanjavur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
The distance between Kalavai and Thanjavur is 342 km. The road distance is 253.6 km.
The best way to get from Kalavai to Thanjavur without a car is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Kalavai to Thanjavur, including transfers.
Kalavai to Thanjavur bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Vellore station.
Kalavai to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Arni Road station.
The best way to get from Kalavai to Thanjavur is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,500 and takes 9h 13m.
What companies run services between Kalavai, India and Thanjavur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Arni Road to Thanjavur 4 times a week. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 7h 21m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Vellore to Thanjavur once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–800 and the journey takes 7h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Arni Road to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Vellore to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
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Booking & Getting There
Kalavai to Thanjavur bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Kalavai to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalavai to Thanjavur is 254 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Kalavai to Thanjavur.
There are 99+ hotels available in Thanjavur.