There are 7 ways to get from Sholinghur to Thanjavur by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Chengalpattu
best- Take the train from Melpakkam to Chengalpattutrain 40952
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Thanjavurtrain 16751 / ...
7h 30m₹1,209–3,827Train
cheapest- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Thanjavurtrain 16779
10h 24m₹1,107–3,644Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Sholinghur to Katpadi Tamil Nadutaxi
- Take the bus from Katpadi Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapallibus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli to Thanjavurbus
8h 24m₹2,000–4,171Drive 295.2 km
- Drive from Sholinghur to Thanjavurcar 295.2 km
4h 29m₹3,321–4,796Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sholinghur to Thanjavurtaxi 295.2 km
4h 29m₹7,000–9,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Sholinghur to Peramburtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain
7h 7m₹7,217–12,344Bus
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
11h 11m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sholinghur to Thanjavur is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,700 and takes 10h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Sholinghur to Thanjavur is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Sholinghur to Thanjavur. However, there are services departing from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu via Vellore, Tamil Nadu and Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Sholinghur to Thanjavur. However, there are services departing from Melpakkam and arriving at Thanjavur via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Sholinghur and Thanjavur is 388 km. The road distance is 295.2 km.
The best way to get from Sholinghur to Thanjavur without a car is to train via Chengalpattu which takes 7h 30m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Sholinghur to Thanjavur, including transfers.
Sholinghur to Thanjavur bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Vellore, Tamil Nadu station.
Sholinghur to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Melpakkam station.
The best way to get from Sholinghur to Thanjavur is to train via Chengalpattu which takes 7h 30m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 11m.
What companies run services between Sholinghur, India and Thanjavur, India?
You can take a vehicle from Sholinghur to Thanjavur via Melpakkam and Chengalpattu in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, Sri Kumaran Travels operates a bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 3 times a day, and the journey takes 7h 15m.
- 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 Melpakkam to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Chengalpattu to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Sholinghur to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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
Train from Katpadi Jn to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Katpadi Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹460–650
Bus from Tiruchirapalli to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹380–550
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–9,000
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More Questions & Answers
Sholinghur to Thanjavur bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Sholinghur to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sholinghur to Thanjavur is 295 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Sholinghur to Thanjavur.
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