There are 5 ways to get from Kovalam to Thanjavur by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Neyyattinkara to Thanjavurtrain 06115
9h 39m₹695–2,690Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5530
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavurbus
12h 15m₹637–2,241Drive 431.3 km
- Drive from Kovalam to Thanjavurcar 431.3 km
7h 7m₹4,839–6,990Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kovalam to Thanjavurtaxi 431.3 km
7h 7m₹7,500–9,500Fly, train
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TRV - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain
6h 52m₹10,084–20,149
Kovalam to Thanjavur by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kovalam to Thanjavur is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,700 and takes 9h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Kovalam to Thanjavur is to fly and train which takes 6h 52m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹21,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kovalam to Thanjavur. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Kovalam and arriving at Thanjavur via Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Kovalam to Thanjavur. However, there are services departing from Neyyattinkara and arriving at Thanjavur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
The distance between Kovalam and Thanjavur is 503 km. The road distance is 431.3 km.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Thanjavur without a car is to train which takes 9h 39m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 9h 39m to get from Kovalam to Thanjavur, including transfers.
Kovalam to Thanjavur bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Kovalam station.
Kovalam to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Neyyattinkara station.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Thanjavur is to train which takes 9h 39m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹2,300 and takes 12h 15m.
What companies run services between Kovalam, Kerala, India and Thanjavur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Neyyattinkara to Thanjavur once a week. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 9h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Kovalam to Thanjavur via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand and Mattuthavani in around 12h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–18,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–18,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–18,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–18,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–42,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Neyyattinkara to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 23m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
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 Kovalam to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,600
- 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
- 7h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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Booking & Getting There
Kovalam to Thanjavur bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand station.
Kovalam to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kovalam to Thanjavur is 431 km. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Kovalam to Thanjavur.
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