There are 7 ways to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Thanjavur by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train via Tiruchirappalli
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12636 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain 22676 / ...
4h 46m₹315–2,335Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavurbus
4h 50m₹155–735Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madurai-IXM to Thanjavur173.2 km
2h 37mDrive 173.2 km
- Drive from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Thanjavurcar 173.2 km
2h 37m₹1,955–2,824Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Thanjavurtaxi 173.2 km
2h 37m₹3,000–3,600Train
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Thanjavurtrain 20606 / ...
5h 2m₹215–1,435Bus via FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
5h 11m
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Thanjavur by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Thanjavur is to bus which costs ₹150 - ₹750 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Thanjavur is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Thanjavur. However, there are services departing from Madurai airport and arriving at Thanjavur via Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Thanjavur. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Thanjavur via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Madurai Airport (IXM) and Thanjavur is 216 km. The road distance is 173.2 km.
The best way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Thanjavur without a car is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 4h 46m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Thanjavur, including transfers.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Thanjavur bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Mattuthavani station.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Thanjavur is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 4h 46m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹150 - ₹750 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Madurai Airport (IXM), India and Thanjavur, India?
You can take a bus from Madurai airport to Thanjavur via Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai Jn, and Tiruchchirapali in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavur once daily. Tickets cost ₹120–700 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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 Madurai Jn to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Website
- Balaji Cabs
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Balaji Cabs
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madurai-IXM to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–3,600
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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More Questions & Answers
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Thanjavur bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai Airport (IXM) to Thanjavur is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Thanjavur.
There are 93+ hotels available in Thanjavur.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madurai Airport (IXM) and Thanjavur. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.