There are 5 ways to get from Thanjavur to Mettūr by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Salembus Thanjavur - Salem
- Take the taxi from Salem to Mettūrtaxi
4h 53m₹1,633–2,865Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thanjavur to Salem Jntrain 16231 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Metur Damtrain 06407
7h 42m₹319–2,464Train via Karur
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Karurtrain
- Take the train from Karur to Salem Jntrain
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Metur Damtrain
7h 33m₹403–3,220Drive 224.4 km
- Drive from Thanjavur to Mettūrcar 224.4 km
3h 34m₹2,532–3,657Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thanjavur to Mettūrtaxi 224.4 km
3h 34m₹4,600–5,500
Thanjavur to Mettūr by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thanjavur to Mettūr is to train which costs ₹310 - ₹2,500 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Thanjavur to Mettūr is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct train from Thanjavur to Mettūr. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Metur Dam via Karur and Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
The distance between Thanjavur and Mettūr is 234 km. The road distance is 224.4 km.
The best way to get from Thanjavur to Mettūr without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 53m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Thanjavur to Mettūr, including transfers.
Thanjavur to Mettūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thanjavur station.
Thanjavur to Mettūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thanjavur to Mettūr is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Thanjavur to Mettūr.
There are one+ hotels available in Mettūr.
What companies run services between Thanjavur, India and Mettūr, India?
You can take a train from Thanjavur to Metur Dam via Karur and Salem Jn in around 7h 33m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thanjavur to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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 Karur to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Salem Jn to Metur Dam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Thanjavur to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Salem Jn to Metur Dam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- 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
- 2h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–5,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +9144 28 88 99 99
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Orampo Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 85 25 00 05 00
- Website
- orampo.com
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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