There are 7 ways to get from Vellore to Thanjavur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Mayiladuthurai
best- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 17407 / ...
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Thanjavurtrain 16751 / ...
7h 6m₹338–2,675Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vellore to Thanjavurbus 851Ud
7h 30m₹230–800Drive 261.8 km
- Drive from Vellore to Thanjavurcar 261.8 km
3h 56m₹2,945–4,253Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vellore to Thanjavurtaxi 261.8 km
3h 56m₹6,500–8,000Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain
6h 38m₹6,563–10,005Train
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Thanjavurtrain 16779
7h 43m₹230–1,800Bus via Kumbakonam
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
9h 10m
Vellore to Thanjavur by train
Questions & Answers
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 56m 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 three times a week, and operate Monday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 7h 43m.
The distance between Vellore and Thanjavur is 344 km. The road distance is 261.8 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Thanjavur without a car is to train via Mayiladuthurai which takes 7h 6m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Vellore to Thanjavur, including transfers.
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 train via Mayiladuthurai which takes 7h 6m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹230 - ₹800 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Thanjavur, India?
You can take a train from Vellore Cant to Thanjavur via Mayiladuturai J in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Vellore to Thanjavur once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–800 and the journey takes 7h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy 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 Vellore Cant to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- 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 Vellore Cant to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- 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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Vellore to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Vellore to Thanjavur bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Vellore to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mayiladuturai J station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Thanjavur is 262 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Vellore to Thanjavur.
There are 94+ hotels available in Thanjavur.