There are 6 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
- Take the bus from Ashok Pillar to Thanjavur - Old Bus Standbus
7h 56m₹470–1,400Drive 309.8 km
- Drive from Saidapet to Thanjavurcar 309.8 km
4h 37m₹3,468–5,009Taxi
- Take the taxi from Saidapet to Thanjavurtaxi 309.8 km
4h 37m₹6,500–8,500Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain
4h 24m₹5,729–9,945Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Chennai to Thanjavurbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
8h 58m₹486–1,332
Saidapet to Thanjavur by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saidapet to Thanjavur is to bus which costs ₹470 - ₹1,400 and takes 7h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Saidapet to Thanjavur is to fly and train which takes 4h 24m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹10,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ashok Pillar and arriving at Thanjavur - Old Bus Stand. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 56m.
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 IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Ashok Pillar 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, which costs ₹470 - ₹1,400 and takes 7h 56m.
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, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Ashok Pillar to Thanjavur - Old Bus Stand once daily. Tickets cost ₹470–1,400 and the journey takes 7h 56m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- 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 Ashok Pillar to Thanjavur - Old Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- 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
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,300
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- India Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- India Tours and Travels
- Website
- VVM Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- VVM Travels
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Website
- Lavi Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Lavi Travels
- Website
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
- Website
- Rutvika Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Rutvika Travels
- Website
- Maa Tours Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Maa Tours Travels
- Website
- SSA Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- SSA Tours and Travels
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- 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 IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thanjavur - Old Bus Stand 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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