There are 6 ways to get from Thanjavur to Achankovil by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Thanjavur to Kadayanallurtrain 16847
7h 17m₹1,238–3,100Bus via Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
7h 29mDrive 340.7 km
- Drive from Thanjavur to Achankovilcar 340.7 km
5h 38m₹3,837–5,542Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thanjavur to Achankoviltaxi 340.7 km
5h 38m₹7,500–9,500Train, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Manjattidaltrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TRZ - TRV
- Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Achankoviltaxi
7h 44m₹13,223–18,745Bus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Kottavasalbus
11h 1m₹1,338–2,189
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thanjavur to Achankovil is to bus which costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,200 and takes 11h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Thanjavur to Achankovil is to drive which takes 5h 38m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thanjavur to Achankovil. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Thanjavur to Achankovil. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Kadayanallur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
The distance between Thanjavur and Achankovil is 393 km. The road distance is 340.7 km.
The best way to get from Thanjavur to Achankovil without a car is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Thanjavur to Achankovil, including transfers.
Thanjavur to Achankovil bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, depart from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu station.
Thanjavur to Achankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thanjavur station.
The best way to get from Thanjavur to Achankovil is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu, which costs and takes 7h 29m.
What companies run services between Thanjavur, India and Achankovil, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thanjavur to Kadayanallur once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Achankovil via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu in around 7h 29m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–25,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thanjavur to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
Train from Thanjavur to Manjattidal
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- 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)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Thanjavur to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Kottavasal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–300
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–9,500
Smile Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 52 2 3 62 22
- Website
- smiletaxi.business.site
Thanja Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 72 00 07 30 70
- Website
- thanjaidroptaxi.com
Thanjavur Call Taxi Matha
- Phone
- +91 73 73 2 0 40 40
- Website
- matha-call-taxi.business.site
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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More Questions & Answers
Thanjavur to Achankovil bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thanjavur to Achankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kadayanallur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thanjavur to Achankovil is 341 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Thanjavur to Achankovil.
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