There are 7 ways to get from Thanjavur to Kovalam 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 Neyyattinkaratrain 06116
8h 15m₹697–2,658Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
11h 25m₹608–2,189Drive 441 km
- Drive from Thanjavur to Kovalamcar 441 km
6h 52m₹4,938–7,132Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thanjavur to Kovalamtaxi 441 km
6h 52m₹7,500–9,500Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TRZ - TRV
6h 7m₹10,095–20,159Train to Chennai International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
8h 12m₹6,797–16,173Bus to Salem, fly
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Salembus
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane SXV - TRV
8h 43m₹7,693–24,315
Thanjavur to Kovalam by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thanjavur to Kovalam is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,700 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Thanjavur to Kovalam is to train and fly which takes 6h 7m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹21,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thanjavur to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur and arriving at FlixBus Kovalam via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Thanjavur to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Neyyattinkara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Thanjavur and Kovalam is 503 km. The road distance is 441 km.
The best way to get from Thanjavur to Kovalam without a car is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Thanjavur to Kovalam, including transfers.
Thanjavur to Kovalam bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Thanjavur station.
Thanjavur to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thanjavur station.
The best way to get from Thanjavur to Kovalam is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹2,200 and takes 11h 25m.
What companies run services between Thanjavur, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thanjavur to Neyyattinkara once a week. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thanjavur to FlixBus Kovalam via Mattuthavani and FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand in around 11h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–18,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–18,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Kochi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Salem to Trivandrum via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–22,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–19,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thanjavur to Neyyattinkara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 59m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
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 Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Thanjavur to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,500
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thanjavur to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹430–600
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
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
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Booking & Getting There
Thanjavur to Kovalam bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Mattuthavani station.
Thanjavur to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Neyyattinkara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thanjavur to Kovalam is 441 km. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Thanjavur to Kovalam.
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