There are 6 ways to get from Kanchipuram to Thanjavur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Chengalpattu
best- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Thanjavurtrain 16751 / ...
6h 30m₹329–2,618Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kanchipuram to Thanjavurtrain 16368
6h 50m₹220–1,800Bus
- Take the bus from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
9h 52mDrive 267.7 km
- Drive from Kanchipuram to Thanjavurcar 267.7 km
4h 6m₹3,020–4,362Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kanchipuram to Thanjavurtaxi 267.7 km
4h 6m₹4,500–5,500Train, fly
- Take the train from Kanchipuram East to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain
5h 43m₹6,254–9,626
Kanchipuram to Thanjavur by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kanchipuram to Thanjavur is to train which costs ₹220 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kanchipuram to Thanjavur is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kanchipuram to Thanjavur. However, there are services departing from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kanchipuram and arriving at Thanjavur. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Kanchipuram and Thanjavur is 331 km. The road distance is 267.7 km.
The best way to get from Kanchipuram to Thanjavur without a car is to train via Chengalpattu which takes 6h 30m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Kanchipuram to Thanjavur, including transfers.
Kanchipuram to Thanjavur bus services, operated by Deva Travels, depart from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu station.
Kanchipuram to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Kanchipuram to Thanjavur is to train via Chengalpattu which takes 6h 30m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 52m.
What companies run services between Kanchipuram, India and Thanjavur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Thanjavur every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu in around 9h 52m.
- 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 Chengalpattu to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Kanchipuram East to Trisulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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 Kanchipuram to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
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More Questions & Answers
Kanchipuram to Thanjavur bus services, operated by Deva Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kanchipuram to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanchipuram to Thanjavur is 268 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Kanchipuram to Thanjavur.
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