There are 6 ways to get from Thanjavur to Kātpādi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Virudhachalam
best- Take the train from Thanjavur to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Katpadi Jntrain
8h 2m₹455–3,659Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thanjavur to Katpadi Jntrain 16780
8h 33m₹230–1,800Bus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Chengalpattubus Thanjavur - Chengalpattu
- Take the bus from Chengalpattu to Katpadi Tamil Nadubus Chengalpattu - Katpadi Tamil Nadu
9h 40m₹859–2,765Drive 272 km
- Drive from Thanjavur to Kātpādicar 272 km
4h 13m₹3,053–4,410Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thanjavur to Kātpāditaxi 272 km
4h 13m₹6,500–8,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Manjattidaltrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain
6h 33m₹6,383–10,645
Thanjavur to Kātpādi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thanjavur to Kātpādi is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 8h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Thanjavur to Kātpādi is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Thanjavur to Kātpādi. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Katpadi Tamil Nadu via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Katpadi Jn. Services depart three times a week, and operate Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between Thanjavur and Kātpādi is 389 km. The road distance is 272 km.
The best way to get from Thanjavur to Kātpādi without a car is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 8h 2m and costs ₹450 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Thanjavur to Kātpādi, including transfers.
Thanjavur to Kātpādi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Thanjavur station.
Thanjavur to Kātpādi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thanjavur station.
The best way to get from Thanjavur to Kātpādi is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 8h 2m and costs ₹450 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹2,800 and takes 9h 40m.
What companies run services between Thanjavur, India and Kātpādi, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a train from Thanjavur to Katpadi Jn via Tiruchchirapali and Vridhachalam Jn in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thanjavur to Katpadi Tamil Nadu via Chengalpattu in around 9h 40m.
- 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
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thanjavur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- 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 Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
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 Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Thanjavur to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thanjavur to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹450–650
Bus from Chengalpattu to Katpadi Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹400–550
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Thanjavur to Kātpādi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Thanjavur to Kātpādi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thanjavur to Kātpādi is 272 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Thanjavur to Kātpādi.
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