There are 4 ways to get from Palani to Thanjavur by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
3h 5mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Palani to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain
3h 52m₹388–3,082Drive 203.8 km
- Drive from Palani to Thanjavurcar 203.8 km
3h 2m₹2,292–3,311Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palani to Thanjavurtaxi 203.8 km
3h 2m₹3,500–4,200
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palani to Thanjavur is to train which costs ₹380 - ₹3,100 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Palani to Thanjavur is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palani, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Palani to Thanjavur. However, there are services departing from Palani and arriving at Thanjavur via Dindigul Jn and Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Palani and Thanjavur is 204 km. The road distance is 203.8 km.
The best way to get from Palani to Thanjavur without a car is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs .
The bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu takes 3h 5m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Palani to Thanjavur bus services, operated by Skanda Travels, depart from Palani, Tamil Nadu station.
Palani to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palani station.
The best way to get from Palani to Thanjavur is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹380 - ₹3,100 and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Palani, India and Thanjavur, India?
Skanda Travels operates a bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu 3 times a day, and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palani to Thanjavur via Dindigul Jn and Tiruchchirapali in around 3h 52m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palani to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,200
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More Questions & Answers
Palani to Thanjavur bus services, operated by Skanda Travels, arrive at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu station.
Palani to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palani to Thanjavur is 204 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Palani to Thanjavur.
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