There are 6 ways to get from Karapakkam to Thanjavur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Thanjavurtrain 16751 / ...
5h 34m₹740–2,414Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Karapakkam to Guindy TVK Estatebus 119
- Take the train from Guindy to Chengalpattutrain
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Thanjavurtrain
8h 4m₹345–2,753Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
9h 33mDrive 309 km
- Drive from Karapakkam to Thanjavurcar 309 km
4h 32m₹3,489–5,039Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karapakkam to Thanjavurtaxi 309 km
4h 32m₹6,500–8,500Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain
4h 31m₹6,210–8,733
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karapakkam to Thanjavur is to bus and train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,800 and takes 8h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Karapakkam to Thanjavur is to fly and train which takes 4h 31m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Karapakkam to Thanjavur. However, there are services departing from Karapakkam and arriving at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Karapakkam to Thanjavur. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Thanjavur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Karapakkam and Thanjavur is 345 km. The road distance is 309 km.
The best way to get from Karapakkam to Thanjavur without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Karapakkam to Thanjavur, including transfers.
Karapakkam to Thanjavur bus services, operated by MS Transport, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Karapakkam to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Karapakkam to Thanjavur is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 33m.
What companies run services between Karapakkam, India and Thanjavur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Thanjavur 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 15m. 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 Tambaram to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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)
- ₹1,300–1,800
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 Guindy to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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
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
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Karapakkam to Guindy TVK Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹15–110
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹15–21
- Express Service
- ₹22–35
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–110
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
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
Karapakkam to Thanjavur bus services, operated by MS Transport, arrive at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu station.
Karapakkam to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karapakkam to Thanjavur is 309 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Karapakkam to Thanjavur.
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