There are 4 ways to get from Sankarankovil to Thanjavur by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
6h 4mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Sankarankovil to Thanjavurtrain 16848
6h 11m₹230–1,800Drive 284.9 km
- Drive from Sankarankovil to Thanjavurcar 284.9 km
4h 24m₹3,214–4,642Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sankarankovil to Thanjavurtaxi 284.9 km
4h 24m₹6,500–8,000
Sankarankovil to Thanjavur by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sankarankovil to Thanjavur is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Sankarankovil to Thanjavur is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Sankarankovil to Thanjavur. However, there are services departing from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sankarankovil and arriving at Thanjavur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Sankarankovil and Thanjavur is 286 km. The road distance is 284.9 km.
The best way to get from Sankarankovil to Thanjavur without a car is to bus which takes 6h 4m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Sankarankovil to Thanjavur, including transfers.
Sankarankovil to Thanjavur bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, depart from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu station.
Sankarankovil to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sankarankovil station.
The best way to get from Sankarankovil to Thanjavur is to bus which takes 6h 4m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 11m.
What companies run services between Sankarankovil, India and Thanjavur, India?
You can take a vehicle from Sankarankovil to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu via Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Sankarankovil to Thanjavur once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 11m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sankarankovil to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
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More Questions & Answers
Sankarankovil to Thanjavur bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Sankarankovil to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sankarankovil to Thanjavur is 285 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Sankarankovil to Thanjavur.
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