There are 8 ways to get from Thanjavur to Chennai Central Station by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Thanjavur to Tambaramtrain 22676 / ...
6h 32m₹337–2,623Bus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
7h 39mDrive 319.1 km
- Drive from Thanjavur to Chennai Central Stationcar 319.1 km
4h 54m₹3,588–5,182Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thanjavur to Chennai Central Stationtaxi 319.1 km
4h 54m₹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
4h 3m₹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 27mTaxi 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 32m₹8,638–12,978Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Irugurtrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
7h 17m₹5,588–10,308
Thanjavur to Chennai Central Station by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thanjavur to Chennai Central Station is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Thanjavur to Chennai Central Station is to train and fly which takes 4h 3m 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 every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Thanjavur to Chennai Central Station. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Chennai Park via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Thanjavur and Chennai Central Station is 354 km. The road distance is 319.1 km.
The best way to get from Thanjavur to Chennai Central Station without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Thanjavur to Chennai Central Station, including transfers.
Thanjavur to Chennai Central Station bus services, operated by Raja Rani Holidays, depart from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu station.
Thanjavur to Chennai Central Station train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thanjavur station.
The best way to get from Thanjavur to Chennai Central Station is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 39m.
What companies run services between Thanjavur, India and Chennai Central Station, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thanjavur to Tambaram 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 35m. Alternatively, Raja Rani Holidays operates a bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 7h 30m.
- 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
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- 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 Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Thanjavur to Manjattidal
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Thanjavur to Irugur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Website
- Raja Rani Holidays
Bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Raja Rani Holidays
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
Bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Sri SMS Travels
- Website
- Sri Vaari Travels
Bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Sri Vaari Travels
- 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 Central Station bus services, operated by Raja Rani Holidays, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thanjavur to Chennai Central Station train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thanjavur to Chennai Central Station is 319 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Thanjavur to Chennai Central Station.
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