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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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    •  –  Arrives next day

      bus bus 7h 30m • Direct

      ₹197–743

    •  –  Arrives next day

      bus bus 7h 30m • Direct

      ₹197–743

  2. Train via Virudhachalam

    1. Take the train from Vellore Cant to Vridhachalam Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain train
    7h 52m
    ₹453–3,589

  3. Drive  261.6 km

    1. Drive from Vellore to Thanjavurcar car 261.6 km
    3h 55m
    ₹2,536–3,662

  4. Taxi

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

  5. Bus via Puducherry

    1. Take the bus from Vellore to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Thanjavurbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    7h 51m

  6. Train

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

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 Vridhachalam Jn and Tiruchchirapali in around 7h 52m.

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