There are 4 ways to get from Thanjavur to Tenkasi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thanjavur to Tenkasi Jntrain 16847
6h 32m₹240–1,900Bus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenkasibus
9h 25m₹318–959Drive 324.4 km
- Drive from Thanjavur to Tenkasicar 324.4 km
5h 2m₹3,140–4,536Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thanjavur to Tenkasitaxi 324.4 km
5h 2m₹7,000–9,000
Thanjavur to Tenkasi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thanjavur to Tenkasi is to bus which costs ₹310 - ₹1,000 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Thanjavur to Tenkasi is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Thanjavur to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Thenkasi via Madurai Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Tenkasi Jn. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Thanjavur and Tenkasi is 371 km. The road distance is 324.4 km.
The best way to get from Thanjavur to Tenkasi without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs ₹240 - ₹1,900.
The train from Thanjavur to Tenkasi Jn takes 6h 32m including transfers and departs once daily.
Thanjavur to Tenkasi bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Thanjavur station.
Thanjavur to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thanjavur station.
The best way to get from Thanjavur to Tenkasi is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs ₹240 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹310 - ₹1,000 and takes 9h 25m.
What companies run services between Thanjavur, India and Tenkasi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thanjavur to Tenkasi Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thanjavur to Thenkasi via Mattuthavani and Madurai Mattuthavani in around 9h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thanjavur to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- 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 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–270
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Thanjavur to Tenkasi bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Mattuthavani station.
Thanjavur to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenkasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thanjavur to Tenkasi is 324 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Thanjavur to Tenkasi.
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