Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Thanjavur

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Kottayam to Thanjavur by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Palanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus bus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
    10h 40m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Ernakulam Towntrain train 12625 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ernakulam Town to Thanjavurtrain train 16188
    12h 22m
    ₹409–3,188

  3. Train via Dindigul

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Dindigul Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain train
    11h 55m
    ₹510–3,993

  4. Drive 397.6 km

    1. Drive from Kottayam to Thanjavurcar car 397.6 km
    6h 10m
    ₹4,473–6,460

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Thanjavurtaxi taxi 397.6 km
    6h 10m
    ₹8,000–9,500

  6. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Tripunituratrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane COK - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain train
    10h 25m
    ₹8,365–18,705

  7. Bus via Thrissur

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam, Kerala 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
    12h 42m

  8. Train to Trivandrum, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane TRV - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain train
    12h 7m
    ₹12,086–19,362

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,118Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kottayam to Thanjavur.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 448.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Kottayam to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu via Palani, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kottayam to Thanjavur via Dindigul Jn and Tiruchchirapali in around 11h 55m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Luton Airport into central London, Need to know: Eurostar, and 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers