There are 4 ways to get from Thanjavur to Sankarankovil 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
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
6hTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Thanjavur to Sankarankoviltrain 16847
6h 14m₹230–1,800Drive 285.2 km
- Drive from Thanjavur to Sankarankovilcar 285.2 km
4h 22m₹3,217–4,647Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thanjavur to Sankarankoviltaxi 285.2 km
4h 22m₹6,500–8,000
Thanjavur to Sankarankovil by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thanjavur to Sankarankovil is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Thanjavur to Sankarankovil is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Thanjavur to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Sankarankovil. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Thanjavur and Sankarankovil is 287 km. The road distance is 285.2 km.
The best way to get from Thanjavur to Sankarankovil without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs .
It takes approximately 6h to get from Thanjavur to Sankarankovil, including transfers.
Thanjavur to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, depart from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu station.
Thanjavur to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thanjavur station.
The best way to get from Thanjavur to Sankarankovil is to bus which takes 6h and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Thanjavur, India and Sankarankovil, India?
You can take a bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Sankarankovil via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu in around 6h. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Thanjavur to Sankarankovil once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 14m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thanjavur to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- 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 Sankarankovil bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thanjavur to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sankarankovil station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thanjavur to Sankarankovil is 285 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Thanjavur to Sankarankovil.