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How to get fromVellore to Thanjavurby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Vellore to Thanjavur by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Vellore to Thanjavurbus bus 851Ud
    7h 30m
    ₹230–800

  2. Train via Tiruchirappalli

    1. Take the train from Vellore Cant to Ariyalurtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ariyalur to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain train
    7h 36m
    ₹452–3,637

  3. Drive  261.6 km

    1. Drive from Vellore to Thanjavurcar car 261.6 km
    3h 55m
    ₹2,543–3,673

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Vellore to Thanjavurtaxi taxi 261.6 km
    3h 55m
    ₹6,500–8,000

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Vellore Cant to Thanjavurtrain train 16779
    7h 56m
    ₹230–1,800

  6. Bus via Puducherry

    1. Take the bus from Vellore to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Thanjavurbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    8h 49m

Vellore to Thanjavur by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₹230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 30m

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 Ariyalur and Tiruchchirapali in around 7h 36m.

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