There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Brihadisvara Temple by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
3h 9mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Thanjavurtrain 20606 / ...
3h 53m₹180–1,400Drive 164.7 km
- Drive from Madurai to Brihadisvara Templecar 164.7 km
2h 30m₹1,856–2,680Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Brihadisvara Templetaxi 164.7 km
2h 30m₹2,800–3,500Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12636 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain 22676 / ...
3h 58m₹284–2,249
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Brihadisvara Temple is to train which costs ₹180 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Brihadisvara Temple is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 51m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Thanjavur. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Madurai and Brihadisvara Temple is 166 km. The road distance is 164.7 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Brihadisvara Temple without a car is to bus which takes 3h 9m and costs .
The bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu takes 2h 51m including transfers and departs hourly.
Madurai to Brihadisvara Temple bus services, operated by Balaji Cabs, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Brihadisvara Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Brihadisvara Temple is to bus which takes 3h 9m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹180 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Brihadisvara Temple, India?
Balaji Cabs operates a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 2h 51m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Thanjavur 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 23m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–3,500
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 to Brihadisvara Temple bus services, operated by Balaji Cabs, arrive at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Brihadisvara Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Brihadisvara Temple is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Madurai to Brihadisvara Temple.
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