There are 7 ways to get from Thanjavur to Walajapet by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Virudhachalam
best- Take the train from Thanjavur to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Katpadi Jntrain
9h 22m₹855–4,919Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thanjavur to Katpadi Jntrain 16780
9h 52m₹637–3,057Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ranipet, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Ranipet, Tamil Nadu
10h 49mDrive 275.5 km
- Drive from Thanjavur to Walajapetcar 275.5 km
4h 19m₹3,106–4,486Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thanjavur to Walajapettaxi 275.5 km
4h 19m₹6,500–8,500Train, fly
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Manjattidaltrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Walajah Road Jntrain
6h 38m₹6,663–11,005Bus
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadubus Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu - Vellore, Tamil Nadu
11h 39m
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thanjavur to Walajapet is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹3,100 and takes 9h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Thanjavur to Walajapet is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Thanjavur to Walajapet. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ranipet, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Thanjavur to Walajapet. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Walajah Road Jn via Tiruchchirapali, Vridhachalam Jn and Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
The distance between Thanjavur and Walajapet is 420 km. The road distance is 275.5 km.
The best way to get from Thanjavur to Walajapet without a car is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 9h 22m and costs ₹850 - ₹5,000.
It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Thanjavur to Walajapet, including transfers.
Thanjavur to Walajapet bus services, operated by Raja Rani Holidays, depart from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu station.
Thanjavur to Walajapet train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thanjavur station.
The best way to get from Thanjavur to Walajapet is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 9h 22m and costs ₹850 - ₹5,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Chennai, which costs and takes 10h 49m.
What companies run services between Thanjavur, India and Walajapet, India?
You can take a train from Thanjavur to Walajapet via Tiruchchirapali, Vridhachalam Jn, Katpadi Jn, and Walajah Road Jn in around 9h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Walajapet via Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Ranipet, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 49m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thanjavur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Thanjavur to Manjattidal
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Chennai Central to Walajah Road Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Thanjavur to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
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 Walajapet bus services, operated by Raja Rani Holidays, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thanjavur to Walajapet train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thanjavur to Walajapet is 275 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Thanjavur to Walajapet.
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