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How to get fromKochi to Thanjavurby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kochi to Thanjavur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Thanjavurtrain train 16188
    10h 28m
    ₹290–2,200

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Angamaly to Palanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus bus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
    10h 50m

  3. Drive 398.1 km

    1. Drive from Kochi to Thanjavurcar car 398.1 km
    6h 28m
    ₹4,488–6,483

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kochi to Thanjavurtaxi taxi 398.1 km
    6h 28m
    ₹8,000–9,500

  5. Fly from Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane COK - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain train
    9h 10m
    ₹8,225–17,718

  6. Bus via Coimbatore

    1. Take the bus from Angamaly to Thrissur, Keralabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus bus
    11h 8m

  7. Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane CJB - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain train
    10h 13m
    ₹11,143–16,399

Kochi to Thanjavur by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration10h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket₹290Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 495 km
  • Duration: 10h 28m

What companies run services between Kochi, India and Thanjavur, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Thanjavur once daily. Tickets cost ₹290–2,200 and the journey takes 10h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ernakulam to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu via Angamaly and Palani, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 50m.

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