There are 5 ways to get from Thanjavur to Melur by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thanjavur to Sivagangatrain 16751 / ...
3h 36m₹653–1,919Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Mattuthavanibus
5h 32m₹388–1,009Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Maduraibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
5h 6mDrive 135.3 km
- Drive from Thanjavur to Melurcar 135.3 km
2h 1m₹1,506–2,176Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thanjavur to Melurtaxi 135.3 km
2h 1m₹2,400–2,900
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thanjavur to Melur is to bus which costs ₹380 - ₹1,100 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Thanjavur to Melur is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Thanjavur to Melur. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Melur via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Thanjavur to Melur. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Sivaganga via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Thanjavur and Melur is 208 km. The road distance is 135.3 km.
The best way to get from Thanjavur to Melur without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Thanjavur to Melur, including transfers.
Thanjavur to Melur bus services, operated by Hans Travels, depart from Thanjavur station.
Thanjavur to Melur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thanjavur station.
The best way to get from Thanjavur to Melur is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 5h 6m.
What companies run services between Thanjavur, India and Melur, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thanjavur to Sivaganga once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, Hans Travels operates a bus from Thanjavur to Madurai once daily, and the journey takes 3h 30m. Six other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thanjavur to Sivaganga
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Thanjavur to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,400–2,900
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 Melur bus services, operated by Hans Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Thanjavur to Melur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sivaganga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thanjavur to Melur is 135 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Thanjavur to Melur.
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