There are 6 ways to get from Padappai to Thanjavur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Thanjavurtrain 22675 / ...
7h 3m₹283–1,926Bus
- Take the bus from Perungalathur to Thanjavur - Old Bus Standbus
8h 43m₹478–1,993Drive 287.1 km
- Drive from Padappai to Thanjavurcar 287.1 km
4h 15m₹2,791–4,032Taxi
- Take the taxi from Padappai to Thanjavurtaxi 287.1 km
4h 15m₹4,900–6,000Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Padappai to FlixBus Chennai - East Tambarambus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain
5h 3m₹5,783–9,576Bus via Chengalpattu
- Take the bus from Chengalpattu to Thanjavurbus Chengalpattu - Thanjavur
9h 48m₹527–1,613
Padappai to Thanjavur by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Padappai to Thanjavur is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,000 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Padappai to Thanjavur is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Padappai to Thanjavur. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Padappai and arriving at Thanjavur - Old Bus Stand via Perungalathur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Padappai to Thanjavur. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Thanjavur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between Padappai and Thanjavur is 340 km. The road distance is 287.1 km.
The best way to get from Padappai to Thanjavur without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Padappai to Thanjavur, including transfers.
Padappai to Thanjavur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Perungalathur station.
Padappai to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Padappai to Thanjavur is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹470 - ₹2,000 and takes 8h 43m.
What companies run services between Padappai, India and Thanjavur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Thanjavur every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 27m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Perungalathur to Thanjavur - Old Bus Stand once daily. Tickets cost ₹470–1,400 and the journey takes 7h 23m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Perungalathur to Thanjavur - Old Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹470–650
- AC Seater / Sleeper
- ₹950–1,200
Bus from Chengalpattu to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹460–650
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Padappai to FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹60–130
- Website
- FlixBus India
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Booking & Getting There
Padappai to Thanjavur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thanjavur - Old Bus Stand station.
Padappai to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Padappai to Thanjavur is 287 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Padappai to Thanjavur.
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