How to get fromMelmalayanur to Thanjavurby taxi, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Melmalayanur to Thanjavur by taxi, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Melmalayanur to Tindivanamtaxi
2. Take the train from Tindivanam to Thanjavurtrain 16865 / ...
6h 14m
₹1,125–2,604
Bus via Puducherry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from FlixBus Gingee - Bus Stand to FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4320 / ...
2. Take the bus from Puducherry to Thanjavurbus Puducherry - Thanjavur
7h 28m
₹1,124–2,346
Bus
1. Take the bus from FlixBus Gingee - Bus Stand to FlixBus Pondicherry - Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus FlixBus IN4320 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Thanjavurbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
6h 53m
Drive 216.1 km
1. Drive from Melmalayanur to Thanjavurcar 216.1 km
3h 18m
₹2,422–3,498
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melmalayanur to Thanjavurtaxi 216.1 km
3h 18m
₹3,700–4,500

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Distance: 278.8 km
Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a vehicle from Melmalayanur to Thanjavur via FlixBus Gingee - Bus Stand and Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue in around 6h 53m.

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Thanjavur(opens in a new window), India(opens in a new window)

Thanjavur, also known as Thanjai, previously known as Tanjore, is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the 11th biggest city in Tamil Nadu. Thanjavur is an important center of southern Indian religion, art, and architecture. Most of the Great Living Chola Temples, which are UNESCO World Heritage Monuments, are located in and around Thanjavur. The foremost among these, the Brihadeeswara Temple, built by the Chola emperor Rajaraja I, is located in the centre of the city. This temple has one of the largest bull statue in India carved out of a single granite rock called Nandi. Thanjavur is also home to Tanjore painting, a painting style unique to the region. Thanjavur is the headquarters of the Thanjavur District. The city is an important agricultural centre located in the Kaveri Delta and is known as the Rice bowl of Tamil Nadu. Thanjavur is administered by a municipal corporation covering an area of 36.31 sqkm and had a population of 222,943. Roadways are the major means of transportation, while the city also has rail connectivity. The nearest airport is Tiruchirapalli International Airport, located 59.6  km away from the city. The nearest seaport is Karaikal, which is 94 km away from Thanjavur. The city first rose to prominence during the reign of the Cholas when it served as the capital of the empire. After the fall of the Cholas, the city was ruled by various dynasties such as the Mutharaiyar dynasty, the Pandyas, the Vijayanagar Empire, the Madurai Nayaks, the Thanjavur Nayaks, the Thanjavur Marathas and the British Empire. It has been a part of independent India since 1947.

Places to stay in Thanjavur

Hotel Gnanam(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Rams Inn(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Sangam Hotel, Thanjavur(Opens in a new window)

7.9Good

Hotel Abi's Inn(Opens in a new window)

7.9Good