There are 8 ways to get from Thanjavur to Arcot by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Thanjavur to Villupuram Jntrain 22676 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Kannamangalamtrain 16854 / ...
7h 2m₹1,078–3,504Train, bus via Tiruvannāmalai
cheapest- Take the train from Thanjavur to Tiruvannamalaitrain 16780
- Take the bus from Thiruvannamalai to Vellorebus
8h 24m₹368–2,330Bus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur - Old Bus Stand to Chengalpattu Toll Gatebus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4301
10h 2m₹670–1,775Drive 269.3 km
- Drive from Thanjavur to Arcotcar 269.3 km
4h 13m₹3,022–4,365Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thanjavur to Arcottaxi 269.3 km
4h 13m₹6,500–8,000Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
- Take the bus from Chennai to Arcotbus
7h 18m₹5,975–9,854Train, bus
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Chengalpattutrain 22676 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Town to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4301
8h 30m₹427–2,050Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Chennaibus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
- Take the bus from Chennai to Arcotbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
10h 28m₹785–1,985
Thanjavur to Arcot by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thanjavur to Arcot is to train and bus via Tiruvannāmalai which costs ₹360 - ₹2,400 and takes 8h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Thanjavur to Arcot is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Thanjavur to Arcot. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur - Old Bus Stand and arriving at FlixBus Arcot - Bypass via FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Thanjavur to Arcot. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Kannamangalam via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Thanjavur and Arcot is 349 km. The road distance is 269.3 km.
The best way to get from Thanjavur to Arcot without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Thanjavur to Arcot, including transfers.
Thanjavur to Arcot bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Thanjavur - Old Bus Stand station.
Thanjavur to Arcot train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thanjavur station.
The best way to get from Thanjavur to Arcot is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹1,800 and takes 10h 2m.
What companies run services between Thanjavur, India and Arcot, India?
You can take a train from Thanjavur to Arcot via Villupuram Jn and Kannamangalam in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thanjavur - Old Bus Stand to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass via FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll in around 10h 2m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thanjavur to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Villupuram Jn to Kannamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Thanjavur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 59 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 Thanjavur to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Thanjavur to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thanjavur - Old Bus Stand to Chengalpattu Toll Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹460–650
- AC Seater / Sleeper
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–410
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Town to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–390
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Website
- Pranav Nandhan Roadlines
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Pranav Nandhan Roadlines
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Pranav Nandhan Roadlines
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
- Website
- Evolte Bus
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Evolte Bus
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Evolte Bus
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jayavin Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹320–750
- Schedules at
- Jayavin Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹320–750
- Schedules at
- Jayavin Travels
- Phone
- +91 73055 90999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Olive Travels Lines
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Olive Travels Lines
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Olive Travels Lines
- Website
- Gee Pee Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Gee Pee Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Gee Pee Travels
- Website
- Sri Ganapathy Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganapathy Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganapathy Travels
- Website
- KBS Luxury Bus
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- KBS Luxury Bus
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- KBS Luxury Bus
- Website
- SPT Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- SPT Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- SPT Tours and Travels
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Thiruvannamalai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹65–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Thanjavur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- PR Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- PR Travels
- Website
- Silverline Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Silverline Travels
- Website
- New Grand Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- New Grand Travels
- Website
- LION Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- LION Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Thanjavur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,300
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Rathimeena Travels B
Bus from Thanjavur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Rathimeena Travels B
- Website
- Aruna Bus Service
Bus from Thanjavur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Aruna Bus Service
- Website
- GMR Ragu Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- GMR Ragu Travels
- Phone
- +91 9600604974
- [email protected]
- Website
- Raja Rani Holidays
Bus from Thanjavur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Raja Rani Holidays
- Website
- Raja Rani Holidays
- Website
- Evn Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Evn Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Website
- Sree Annam Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sree Annam Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels
- Website
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
Bus from Thanjavur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Thanjavur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Thanjavur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Bhagiyalakshmi Tours and Travels
- Website
- Rutvika Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Rutvika Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
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
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Booking & Getting There
Thanjavur to Arcot bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chengalpattu Toll Gate station.
Thanjavur to Arcot train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thanjavur to Arcot is 269 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Thanjavur to Arcot.
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