There are 6 ways to get from Porur to Thanjavur by train, bus, car, taxi, subway, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Thanjavurtrain 16751 / ...
7h 30m₹231–1,852Bus via Acharapākkam
- Take the bus from Porur Toll Gate to Melmaruvathurbus
- Take the bus from Melmaruvathur to Kumbakonambus
9h 4m₹396–1,855Drive 309.6 km
- Drive from Porur to Thanjavurcar 309.6 km
4h 31m₹3,483–5,031Taxi
- Take the taxi from Porur to Thanjavurtaxi 309.6 km
4h 31m₹6,500–8,500Bus, subway, fly, train
- Take the bus from Porur to Vadapalanibus
- Take the subway from Vadapatani to Airportsubway
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain
4h 56m₹6,155–8,662Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
9h 13m
Porur to Thanjavur by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Porur to Thanjavur is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,900 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Porur to Thanjavur is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Porur to Thanjavur. However, there are services departing from Porur Toll Gate and arriving at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu via Melmaruvathur and Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Porur to Thanjavur. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Thanjavur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Porur and Thanjavur is 350 km. The road distance is 309.6 km.
The best way to get from Porur to Thanjavur without a car is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Porur to Thanjavur, including transfers.
Porur to Thanjavur bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, depart from Porur Toll Gate station.
Porur to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Porur to Thanjavur is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Acharapākkam, which costs ₹390 - ₹1,900 and takes 9h 4m.
What companies run services between Porur, India and Thanjavur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Thanjavur 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Porur Toll Gate to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu via Melmaruvathur, Kumbakonam, and Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu in around 9h 4m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- 044 2437 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- chennaimetrorail.org
Subway from Vadapatani to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹27–35
- Website
- https://chennaimetrorail.org/
- Schedules at
- https://chennaimetrorail.org/time-table/
- Standard Fare
- ₹27–35
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mssbus.com
Bus from Porur Toll Gate to Melmaruvathur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,100
- Website
- https://mssbus.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹240–1,100
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Melmaruvathur to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–750
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper
- ₹180–550
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Porur to Vadapalani
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹8–27
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹8–12
- Express Service
- ₹11–17
- Deluxe Service
- ₹17–24
- A/C Service
- ₹22–27
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Porur to Thanjavur bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, arrive at Melmaruvathur station.
Porur to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Porur to Thanjavur is 310 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Porur to Thanjavur.
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