There are 5 ways to get from Thanjavur to Madurai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
3hTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Thanjavur to Madurai Jntrain 16368 / ...
3h 55m₹180–1,400Drive 164.9 km
- Drive from Thanjavur to Maduraicar 164.9 km
2h 30m₹1,859–2,685Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thanjavur to Maduraitaxi 164.9 km
2h 30m₹2,800–3,500Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16615 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain 12661 / ...
4h 4m₹285–2,259
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thanjavur to Madurai is to train which costs ₹180 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Thanjavur to Madurai is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Madurai Jn. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Thanjavur and Madurai is 165 km. The road distance is 164.9 km.
The best way to get from Thanjavur to Madurai without a car is to bus which takes 3h and costs .
The bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu takes 3h including transfers and departs hourly.
Thanjavur to Madurai bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, depart from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu station.
Thanjavur to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thanjavur station.
The best way to get from Thanjavur to Madurai is to bus which takes 3h and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹180 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Thanjavur, India and Madurai, India?
Vee Vee Bus operates a bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Thanjavur to Madurai Jn 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thanjavur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Thanjavur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- 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)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–3,500
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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More Questions & Answers
Thanjavur to Madurai bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thanjavur to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thanjavur to Madurai is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Thanjavur to Madurai.
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