There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Thanjavur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Thanjavurtrain 09419 / ...
6h 11m₹230–1,800Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Thanjavurbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
7h 45m₹480–1,400Drive 321.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Thanjavurcar 321.3 km
4h 49m₹3,597–5,196Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Thanjavurtaxi 321.3 km
4h 49m₹7,000–8,500Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain
4h 44m₹6,150–9,138Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16127 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain 16752 / ...
7h 18m₹351–2,751Bus via Arumbakkam Thiruveethi Amman Koil
- Take the bus from Arumbakkam to Thanjavur - Old Bus Standbus
9h 35m₹488–1,426
Chennai to Thanjavur by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Thanjavur is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Thanjavur is to fly and train which takes 4h 44m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai and arriving at Thanjavur. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Thanjavur. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Chennai and Thanjavur is 352 km. The road distance is 321.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thanjavur without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800.
The train from Chennai Egmore to Thanjavur takes 6h 11m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Chennai to Thanjavur bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thanjavur is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹480 - ₹1,400 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Thanjavur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Thanjavur 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 11m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Thanjavur every 2 hours, and the journey takes 7h 45m. Four other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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
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 Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
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
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +917303093510
- care@intrcity.com
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹324–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹480–700
Bus from Arumbakkam to Thanjavur - Old Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹480–650
- AC Seater / Sleeper
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- gaurvsinghrajput044@gmail.com
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Thanjavur bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Chennai to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Thanjavur is 321 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Chennai to Thanjavur.
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