There are 8 ways to get from Thanjavur to Arcot by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 via Chennai
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Thanjavur - Chennai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
9h 25m₹719–1,915Drive 269.3 km
- Drive from Thanjavur to Arcotcar 269.3 km
4h 13m₹2,999–4,332Taxi
- 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 FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus
6h 45m₹5,894–9,149Train, 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
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Chennai to Arcotbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
11h 5m₹815–5,209
Thanjavur to Arcot by 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 and arriving at FlixBus Arcot - Bypass via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
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 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 via Chennai, which costs ₹700 - ₹2,000 and takes 9h 25m.
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 to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu in around 9h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai 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 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 to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹377–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹470–650
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- 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
- 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
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Thanjavur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Thanjavur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 7772929333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Annapurna Bus
Bus from Thanjavur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–2,400
- Website
- Annapurna Bus
- Website
- VVM Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- VVM Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Thanjavur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Thanjavur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,300
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹350–750
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Website
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
Bus from Thanjavur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
- Website
- India Tours and Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- India Tours and Travels
- Website
- Lavi Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Lavi Travels
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Thanjavur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
- Website
- SKM Tours & Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- SKM Tours & Travels
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- NeuGo
- Phone
- 9001274136
- [email protected]
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,900
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Website
- SP Transport
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- SP Transport
- 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 Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) 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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