There are 7 ways to get from Nilambūr to Thanjavur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Dindigul
best- Take the train from Nilambur Road to Shoranur Jntrain
- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain
10h 4m₹681–5,455Train
cheapest- Take the train from Nilambur Road to Palakkadtrain 06464
- Take the train from Palakkad to Thanjavurtrain 16188
11h 28m₹377–2,928Bus via Palani
- Take the bus from Nilambur to Perinthalmannabus
- Take the bus from Perinthalmanna to Pallanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
11hDrive 394.8 km
- Drive from Nilambūr to Thanjavurcar 394.8 km
6h 20m₹4,453–6,432Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nilambūr to Thanjavurtaxi 394.8 km
6h 20m₹8,500–11,000Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Nilambūr to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)taxi
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CCJ - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain
6h 58m₹8,223–17,904Bus
- Take the bus from Nilambur to Perinthalmannabus
- Take the bus from Perinthalmanna, Kerala to Palakkad, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
11h 54m
Nilambūr to Thanjavur by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nilambūr to Thanjavur is to train which costs ₹370 - ₹3,000 and takes 11h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Nilambūr to Thanjavur is to drive which takes 6h 20m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Nilambūr to Thanjavur. However, there are services departing from Nilambur and arriving at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu via Perinthalmanna and Palani, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
No, there is no direct train from Nilambūr to Thanjavur. However, there are services departing from Nilambur Road and arriving at Thanjavur via Shoranur Jn, Palakkad, Dindigul Jn and Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
The distance between Nilambūr and Thanjavur is 432 km. The road distance is 394.8 km.
The best way to get from Nilambūr to Thanjavur without a car is to train via Dindigul which takes 10h 4m and costs ₹650 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 10h 4m to get from Nilambūr to Thanjavur, including transfers.
Nilambūr to Thanjavur bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Nilambur station.
Nilambūr to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nilambur Road station.
The best way to get from Nilambūr to Thanjavur is to train via Dindigul which takes 10h 4m and costs ₹650 - ₹5,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Palani, which costs and takes 11h.
What companies run services between Nilambūr, India and Thanjavur, India?
You can take a train from Nilambur Road to Thanjavur via Shoranur Jn, Palakkad, Dindigul Jn, and Tiruchchirapali in around 10h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nilambur to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu via Perinthalmanna, Pallani, and Palani, Tamil Nadu in around 11h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–23,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–20,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–21,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Kochi, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–20,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–23,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nilambur Road to Shoranur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Shoranur Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Palakkad to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 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 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 Nilambur Road to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Palakkad to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Nilambur to Perinthalmanna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–130
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Perinthalmanna to Pallani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–300
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Nilambur to Perinthalmanna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–130
- Website
- KSRTC
- Website
- Skanda Travels
Bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Skanda Travels
- Website
- Sri Vaari Travels
Bus from Perinthalmanna, Kerala to Palakkad, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Sri Vaari Travels
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kallada Tours and Travels
Bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Schedules at
- Kallada Tours and Travels
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- A1 Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–11,000
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More Questions & Answers
Nilambūr to Thanjavur bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Perinthalmanna station.
Nilambūr to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Shoranur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nilambūr to Thanjavur is 395 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Nilambūr to Thanjavur.
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