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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
    7h 55m
    ₹12,125–20,209

  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 to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    43h 45m
    ₹2,105–3,750

  4. Drive  2,027.1 km

    1. Drive from Thanjavur to Varanasicar car 2,027.1 km
    31h 30m
    ₹22,744–32,852

  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
    8h 45m
    ₹14,528–24,228

  6. 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
    9h 21m
    ₹8,827–17,223

  7. 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
    11h 7m
    ₹10,723–24,365

  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
    10h 25m
    ₹15,210–25,575

Thanjavur to Varanasi by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration43h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,000Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,778.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 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 to Varanasi via Bengaluru in around 43h 45m.

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