There are 5 ways to get from Sholinganallur to Thanjavur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Thanjavurtrain 22675 / ...
5h 45m₹713–2,383Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Guindy to Thanjavur - Old Bus Standbus
9h 47m₹556–1,532Drive 291.5 km
- Drive from Sholinganallur to Thanjavurcar 291.5 km
4h 53m₹3,265–4,715Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sholinganallur to Thanjavurtaxi 291.5 km
4h 53m₹6,500–8,000Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from Aavin to Little Mountbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain
5h 39m₹6,161–9,244
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sholinganallur to Thanjavur is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,600 and takes 9h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Sholinganallur to Thanjavur is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Sholinganallur to Thanjavur. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallur and arriving at Thanjavur - Old Bus Stand via Guindy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Sholinganallur to Thanjavur. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Thanjavur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Sholinganallur and Thanjavur is 344 km. The road distance is 291.5 km.
The best way to get from Sholinganallur to Thanjavur without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Sholinganallur to Thanjavur, including transfers.
Sholinganallur to Thanjavur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Guindy station.
Sholinganallur to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Sholinganallur to Thanjavur is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,600 and takes 9h 47m.
What companies run services between Sholinganallur, India and Thanjavur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Thanjavur every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 27m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Guindy to Thanjavur - Old Bus Stand once daily. Tickets cost ₹470–1,400 and the journey takes 7h 52m.
- 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 Tambaram to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- care@intrcity.com
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Guindy to Thanjavur - Old Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹470–650
- AC Seater / Sleeper
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- Customercare.Mtc@Tn.Gov.in
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Aavin to Little Mount
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹15–110
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹15–22
- Express Service
- ₹23–35
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹50–110
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
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
Sholinganallur to Thanjavur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thanjavur - Old Bus Stand station.
Sholinganallur to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sholinganallur to Thanjavur is 292 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Sholinganallur to Thanjavur.
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