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

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There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Thanjavur by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    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
    6h 2m
    ₹7,687–16,860

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Thanjavurtrain train 16188
    10h 50m
    ₹605–2,572

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Thoppumpady to Tiruchirappallibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Thanjavurtrain train 16812
    11h 23m

  4. Drive  398.1 km

    1. Drive from Kochi to Thanjavurcar car 398.1 km
    6h 28m
    ₹3,861–5,577

  5. Taxi

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

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Aluva to Thanjavurbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    11h 41m

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 363.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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 40m. Alternatively, Skanda Travels operates a bus from Aluva to Thanjavur twice daily, and the journey takes 8h 35m. Four other operators also service this route.

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