There are 6 ways to get from Munnar to Thanjavur by taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Munnar to Bodinayakkanurtaxi
- Take the train from Bodinayakkanur to Madurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain
7h 42m₹1,840–5,079Bus via Madurai
cheapest- Take the bus from Munnar to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Pallani to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavurbus
11h 20m₹398–1,133Drive 305 km
- Drive from Munnar to Thanjavurcar 305 km
5h 18m₹3,409–4,924Taxi
- Take the taxi from Munnar to Thanjavurtaxi 305 km
5h 18m₹6,500–8,000Bus
- Take the bus from Munnar Depot to Aluvabus
- Take the bus from Aluva to Thanjavurbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
12h 56mBus, train
- Take the bus from Munnar Depot to Aluvabus
- Take the train from Aluva to Thanjavurtrain 16188
14h 15m₹403–2,421
Munnar to Thanjavur by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Munnar to Thanjavur is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹390 - ₹1,200 and takes 11h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Munnar to Thanjavur is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Munnar to Thanjavur. However, there are services departing from Munnar and arriving at Thanjavur via Pallani and Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
The distance between Munnar and Thanjavur is 356 km. The road distance is 305 km.
The best way to get from Munnar to Thanjavur without a car is to taxi and train which takes 7h 42m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Munnar to Thanjavur, including transfers.
Munnar to Thanjavur bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Munnar station.
Munnar to Thanjavur bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Munnar to Thanjavur is 305 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Munnar to Thanjavur.
There are 99+ hotels available in Thanjavur.
What companies run services between Munnar, India and Thanjavur, India?
You can take a bus from Munnar to Thanjavur via Palani, Pallani, Madurai, and Mattuthavani in around 11h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bodinayakkanur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- 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 Aluva to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Munnar to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–210
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Pallani to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–230
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Munnar Depot to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–230
- Website
- KSRTC
- Seater
- ₹170–230
Bus from Munnar Depot to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–230
- Website
- KSRTC
- Seater
- ₹170–230
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Aluva to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Aluva to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–8,000
Mahesh Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 83 00 95 03 11
- Website
- valparaiholidaytours.com
Topslip Tourism
- Phone
- +91 94 43 75 84 72
- Website
- topslip.co.in
Valparai Tours
- Phone
- +91 94 86 11 14 53
- Website
- valparai-tours.business.site
Mahesh Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 83 00 95 03 11
- Website
- valparaiholidaytours.com
Topslip Tourism
- Phone
- +91 94 43 75 84 72
- Website
- topslip.co.in
Valparai Tours
- Phone
- +91 94 86 11 14 53
- Website
- valparai-tours.business.site
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