There are 7 ways to get from Mamallapuram to Thanjavur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Thanjavurtrain 16751 / ...
5h 12m₹1,143–2,802Bus via Kumbakonam
cheapest- Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Kumbakonambus Mahabalipuram - Kumbakonam
7h 16m₹440–1,400Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Nagorebus
- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Thanjavurtrain 16187 / ...
5h 13m₹533–2,101Drive 261.6 km
- Drive from Mamallapuram to Thanjavurcar 261.6 km
4h 25m₹2,951–4,263Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mamallapuram to Thanjavurtaxi 261.6 km
4h 25m₹4,400–5,500Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from Mamallapuram to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain
6h 3m₹6,194–9,263Bus
- Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Thanjavurbus Mahabalipuram - Thanjavur
8h 15m₹460–1,400
Mamallapuram to Thanjavur by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mamallapuram to Thanjavur is to bus via Kumbakonam which costs ₹440 - ₹1,400 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Mamallapuram to Thanjavur is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mahabalipuram and arriving at Thanjavur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Mamallapuram to Thanjavur. However, there are services departing from Chengalpattu and arriving at Thanjavur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Mamallapuram and Thanjavur is 325 km. The road distance is 261.6 km.
The best way to get from Mamallapuram to Thanjavur without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Mamallapuram to Thanjavur, including transfers.
Mamallapuram to Thanjavur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Mahabalipuram station.
Mamallapuram to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Mamallapuram to Thanjavur is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Kumbakonam, which costs ₹440 - ₹1,400 and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Mamallapuram, India and Thanjavur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Thanjavur every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Mahabalipuram to Kumbakonam once daily. Tickets cost ₹398–1,400 and the journey takes 5h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengalpattu to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Nagappattinam to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Mahabalipuram to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹190–750
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
Bus from Mamallapuram to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Mahabalipuram to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹398–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–650
Bus from Mahabalipuram to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹398–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹460–650
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More Questions & Answers
Mamallapuram to Thanjavur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Mamallapuram to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mamallapuram to Thanjavur is 262 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Mamallapuram to Thanjavur.
There are 94+ hotels available in Thanjavur.