There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Brihadisvara Temple by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Pondicherry to Thanjavurtrain 16861
4h 48m₹190–1,500Bus via Puducherry
cheapest- Take the bus from Puducherry to Thanjavurbus
6h 18m₹140–750Bus
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Thanjavurbus Puducherry - Thanjavur
4h 48m₹420–1,400Drive 168.5 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Brihadisvara Templecar 168.5 km
2h 51m₹1,900–2,744Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Brihadisvara Templetaxi 168.5 km
2h 51m₹2,900–3,500
Puducherry to Brihadisvara Temple by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Brihadisvara Temple is to bus via Puducherry which costs ₹140 - ₹750 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Brihadisvara Temple is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Puducherry and arriving at Thanjavur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Thanjavur. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Puducherry and Brihadisvara Temple is 233 km. The road distance is 168.5 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Brihadisvara Temple without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,500.
The train from Pondicherry to Thanjavur takes 4h 18m including transfers and departs once a week.
Puducherry to Brihadisvara Temple bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Puducherry station.
Puducherry to Brihadisvara Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Brihadisvara Temple is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹420 - ₹1,400 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Brihadisvara Temple, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Thanjavur once a week. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 18m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Puducherry to Thanjavur once daily. Tickets cost ₹420–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Puducherry to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–750
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–3,500
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Puducherry to Brihadisvara Temple bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Puducherry to Brihadisvara Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Brihadisvara Temple is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Puducherry to Brihadisvara Temple.
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