There are 4 ways to get from Thanjavur to Vazhapadi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Salembus Thanjavur - Salem
4h 32m₹1,233–2,365Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thanjavur to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Valappadi G Hlttrain
6h 16m₹415–3,359Drive 156.1 km
- Drive from Thanjavur to Vazhapadicar 156.1 km
2h 24m₹1,514–2,187Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thanjavur to Vazhapaditaxi 156.1 km
2h 24m₹3,300–4,000
Thanjavur to Vazhapadi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thanjavur to Vazhapadi is to train which costs ₹410 - ₹3,400 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Thanjavur to Vazhapadi is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Thanjavur to Vazhapadi. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Salem via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Thanjavur to Vazhapadi. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Valappadi G Hlt via Tiruchchirapali and Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Thanjavur and Vazhapadi is 214 km. The road distance is 156.1 km.
The best way to get from Thanjavur to Vazhapadi without a car is to bus which takes 4h 32m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Thanjavur to Vazhapadi, including transfers.
Thanjavur to Vazhapadi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Thanjavur station.
Thanjavur to Vazhapadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thanjavur station.
The best way to get from Thanjavur to Vazhapadi is to bus which takes 4h 32m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹410 - ₹3,400 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Thanjavur, India and Vazhapadi, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Thanjavur to Salem once daily. Tickets cost ₹429–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thanjavur to Valappadi G Hlt via Tiruchchirapali and Vridhachalam Jn in around 6h 16m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thanjavur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Vridhachalam Jn to Valappadi G Hlt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thanjavur to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹429–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹430–600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
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 Vazhapadi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Salem station.
Thanjavur to Vazhapadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thanjavur to Vazhapadi is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Thanjavur to Vazhapadi.
There are three+ hotels available in Vazhapadi.