There are 7 ways to get from Thanjavur to Chennai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Thanjavur to Chennai Egmoretrain 22676 / ...
6h 27m₹230–1,800Bus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
7h 30m₹480–1,400Drive 319.4 km
- Drive from Thanjavur to Chennaicar 319.4 km
4h 55m₹3,597–5,195Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thanjavur to Chennaitaxi 319.4 km
4h 55m₹7,000–8,500Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Manjattidaltrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
3h 58m₹6,233–9,445Bus via Chidambaram
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
8h 17mTaxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Thanjavur to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
4h 27m₹8,638–12,978
Thanjavur to Chennai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thanjavur to Chennai is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Thanjavur to Chennai is to train and fly which takes 3h 58m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Chennai Egmore. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Thanjavur and Chennai is 352 km. The road distance is 319.4 km.
The best way to get from Thanjavur to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800.
The train from Thanjavur to Chennai Egmore takes 6h 27m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Thanjavur to Chennai bus services, operated by Raja Rani Holidays, depart from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu station.
Thanjavur to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thanjavur station.
The best way to get from Thanjavur to Chennai is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹480 - ₹1,400 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Thanjavur, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thanjavur to Chennai Egmore 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 27m. Alternatively, Raja Rani Holidays operates a bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 7h 30m. IntrCity SmartBus also services this route once daily.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thanjavur to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹398–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹480–650
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–8,500
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
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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More Questions & Answers
Thanjavur to Chennai bus services, operated by Raja Rani Holidays, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thanjavur to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thanjavur to Chennai is 319 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Thanjavur to Chennai.
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