There are 6 ways to get from Vellore to Thanjavur by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Vellore to Thanjavurbus 851Ud
7h 30m₹230–800Train via Virudhachalam
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain
7h 52m₹453–3,589Drive 261.6 km
- Drive from Vellore to Thanjavurcar 261.6 km
3h 55m₹2,930–4,231Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vellore to Thanjavurtaxi 261.6 km
3h 55m₹6,500–8,000Train
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Thanjavurtrain 16779
7h 56m₹230–1,800Bus via Puducherry
- Take the bus from Vellore to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Thanjavurbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
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Vellore to Thanjavur by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Thanjavur is to bus which costs ₹230 - ₹800 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Thanjavur is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vellore and arriving at Thanjavur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Thanjavur. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 7h 56m.
The distance between Vellore and Thanjavur is 290 km. The road distance is 261.6 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Thanjavur without a car is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs ₹230 - ₹800.
The bus from Vellore to Thanjavur takes 7h 30m including transfers and departs once daily.
Vellore to Thanjavur bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Vellore station.
Vellore to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellore Cant station.
The best way to get from Vellore to Thanjavur is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs ₹230 - ₹800. Alternatively, you can train via Virudhachalam, which costs ₹450 - ₹3,600 and takes 7h 52m.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Thanjavur, India?
SETC operates a bus from Vellore to Thanjavur once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–800 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vellore Cant to Thanjavur via Vridhachalam Jn and Tiruchchirapali in around 7h 52m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellore Cant to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- 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 Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 46 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 Vellore Cant to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Vellore to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Vellore to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Vellore to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Vellore to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Vellore to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,000
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Vellore to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- NeuGo
- Website
- Globehopper Mobility
Bus from Vellore to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Globehopper Mobility
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- VVM Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- VVM Travels
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Vellore to Thanjavur bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Vellore to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Thanjavur is 262 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Vellore to Thanjavur.
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