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How to get fromThanjavur to Varanasiby train, plane, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Thanjavur to Varanasi by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Thanjavur to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane TRZ - VNS
    8h 55m
    ₹11,646–21,609

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Thanjavur to Banarastrain train 22535
    43h 34m
    ₹1,000–8,000

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Hyderabad, Telanganabus bus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Hyderabad, Telangana
    2. Take the bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus bus Hyderabad, Telangana - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
    44h 26m

  4. Drive  2,027.1 km

    1. Drive from Thanjavur to Varanasicar car 2,027.1 km
    31h 30m
    ₹23,130–33,409

  5. Taxi to Madurai, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Thanjavur to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane IXM - VNS
    11h 55m
    ₹15,049–23,628

  6. Bus to Salem, fly

    1. Take the bus from Thanjavur to Salembus bus
    2. Fly from Salem (SXV) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane SXV - VNS
    12h 7m
    ₹9,744–22,765

  7. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Thanjavur to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane MAA - VNS
    10h 31m
    ₹8,848–17,623

  8. Train to Pondicherry, fly

    1. Take the train from Thanjavur to Cuddalore Port Jn.train train
    2. Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane PNY - VNS
    12h 15m
    ₹14,731–25,975

Thanjavur to Varanasi by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration43h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,000Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,779.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 55m

What companies run services between Thanjavur, India and Varanasi, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Thanjavur to Banaras once a week. Tickets cost ₹1,000–8,000 and the journey takes 43h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh via Hyderabad, Telangana in around 44h 26m.

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