There are 6 ways to get from Kayathar to Thanjavur by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Thanjavurtrain 20606 / ...
6h 3m₹814–3,183Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Kayathar - Toll Gate to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5136A / ...
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavurbus
7h 3m₹680–1,692Drive 286.4 km
- Drive from Kayathar to Thanjavurcar 286.4 km
4h 29m₹3,199–4,621Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kayathar to Thanjavurtaxi 286.4 km
4h 29m₹6,500–8,000Taxi to Tuticorin Airport, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Kayathar to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)taxi
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TCR - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain
6h 31m₹8,835–27,036Taxi to Madurai, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Kayathar to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane IXM - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain
7h 5m₹9,507–27,011
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kayathar to Thanjavur is to bus which costs ₹650 - ₹1,700 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Kayathar to Thanjavur is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kayathar to Thanjavur. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Kayathar - Toll Gate and arriving at Thanjavur via Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Kayathar to Thanjavur. However, there are services departing from Kadambur and arriving at Thanjavur via Kovilpatti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Kayathar and Thanjavur is 332 km. The road distance is 286.4 km.
The best way to get from Kayathar to Thanjavur without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Kayathar to Thanjavur, including transfers.
Kayathar to Thanjavur bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Kayathar - Toll Gate station.
Kayathar to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kovilpatti station.
The best way to get from Kayathar to Thanjavur is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹1,700 and takes 7h 3m.
What companies run services between Kayathar, India and Thanjavur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kovilpatti to Thanjavur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kayathar to Thanjavur via FlixBus Kayathar - Toll Gate, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and Mattuthavani in around 7h 3m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–24,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–24,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–24,000
Flights from Madurai to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–22,000
Flights from Madurai to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–22,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Madurai to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–39,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kovilpatti to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
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 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kayathar - Toll Gate to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹270–650
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–8,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
Nellai Cabs
- Phone
- +91 75 98 99 59 90
- Website
- nellaitrack.com
Fast Track Call Taxi
Nellai Cabs
- Phone
- +91 75 98 99 59 90
- Website
- nellaitrack.com
Fast Track Call Taxi
Nellai Cabs
- Phone
- +91 75 98 99 59 90
- Website
- nellaitrack.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kayathar to Thanjavur bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand station.
Kayathar to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kayathar to Thanjavur is 286 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Kayathar to Thanjavur.
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