There are 7 ways to get from Saidapet to Thanjavur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Thanjavurtrain 22675 / ...
7h₹332–2,667Bus via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
8h 24mDrive 309.8 km
- Drive from Saidapet to Thanjavurcar 309.8 km
4h 37m₹3,505–5,063Taxi
- Take the taxi from Saidapet to Thanjavurtaxi 309.8 km
4h 37m₹6,500–8,500Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain
4h 24m₹5,729–10,945Bus
- Take the bus from Alandur to Thanjavur - Old Bus Standbus
8h 56m₹492–1,427Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Irugur to Thanjavurtrain
7h 56m₹5,569–14,755
Saidapet to Thanjavur by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saidapet to Thanjavur is to bus which costs ₹490 - ₹1,500 and takes 8h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Saidapet to Thanjavur is to fly and train which takes 4h 24m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Saidapet to Thanjavur. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Saidapet to Thanjavur. However, there are services departing from Saidapet and arriving at Thanjavur via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Saidapet and Thanjavur is 343 km. The road distance is 309.8 km.
The best way to get from Saidapet to Thanjavur without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs ₹330 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Saidapet to Thanjavur, including transfers.
Saidapet to Thanjavur bus services, operated by MS Transport, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Saidapet to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Saidapet to Thanjavur is to train which takes 7h and costs ₹330 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro, which costs and takes 8h 24m.
What companies run services between Saidapet, 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, MS Transport operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 7h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
- 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
Train from Irugur to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Website
- MS Transport
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- MS Transport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Saidapet to Thanjavur bus services, operated by MS Transport, arrive at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu station.
Saidapet to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saidapet to Thanjavur is 310 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Saidapet to Thanjavur.
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