There are 4 ways to get from Rāyakottai to Thanjavur by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Hosur to Thanjavurbus Hosur - Thanjavur
9h 4m₹601–2,330Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rayakkottai to Salem Jntrain 16211
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Thanjavurtrain 16812 / ...
9h 47m₹331–2,652Drive 290.4 km
- Drive from Rāyakottai to Thanjavurcar 290.4 km
4h 11m₹3,251–4,696Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rāyakottai to Thanjavurtaxi 290.4 km
4h 11m₹4,900–6,000
Rāyakottai to Thanjavur by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rāyakottai to Thanjavur is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 9h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Rāyakottai to Thanjavur is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Rāyakottai to Thanjavur. However, there are services departing from Hosur and arriving at Thanjavur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Rāyakottai to Thanjavur. However, there are services departing from Rayakkottai and arriving at Thanjavur via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
The distance between Rāyakottai and Thanjavur is 364 km. The road distance is 290.4 km.
The best way to get from Rāyakottai to Thanjavur without a car is to bus which takes 9h 4m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Rāyakottai to Thanjavur, including transfers.
Rāyakottai to Thanjavur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Hosur station.
Rāyakottai to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rayakkottai station.
The best way to get from Rāyakottai to Thanjavur is to bus which takes 9h 4m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 9h 47m.
What companies run services between Rāyakottai, India and Thanjavur, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Hosur to Thanjavur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹480–1,400 and the journey takes 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rayakkottai to Thanjavur via Salem Jn in around 9h 47m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rayakkottai to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Salem Jn to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +917303093510
- care@intrcity.com
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Hosur to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹480–700
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
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Booking & Getting There
Rāyakottai to Thanjavur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Rāyakottai to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rāyakottai to Thanjavur is 290 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Rāyakottai to Thanjavur.
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