How to get fromThoothukudi to Thanjavurby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Thanjavur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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Train via Tiruchirappalli
best
1. Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12694 / ...
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain 16752 / ...
6h 22m
₹342–2,686
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Tuti Melur to Thanjavurtrain 06018
6h 50m
₹240–1,900
Bus
1. Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Maduraibus Thoothukudi - Madurai
2. Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavurbus
7h 15m
₹540–2,065
Drive 288 km
1. Drive from Thoothukudi to Thanjavurcar 288 km
4h 18m
₹3,219–4,649
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Thanjavurtaxi 288 km
4h 18m
₹6,500–8,000
Fly, train
1. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TCR - TRZ
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain
6h 36m
₹8,186–26,269

Thoothukudi to Thanjavur by train

8Weekly Trains

6h 22mAverage Duration

₹342Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Thoothukudi to Thanjavur.

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Distance: 363.2 km
Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Thanjavur, India?

You can take a train from Tuti Melur to Thanjavur via Tiruchchirapali in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi to Thanjavur via Madurai and Mattuthavani in around 7h 15m.

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Thanjavur(opens in a new window), India(opens in a new window)

Thanjavur, also known as Thanjai, previously known as Tanjore, is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the 11th biggest city in Tamil Nadu. Thanjavur is an important center of southern Indian religion, art, and architecture. Most of the Great Living Chola Temples, which are UNESCO World Heritage Monuments, are located in and around Thanjavur. The foremost among these, the Brihadeeswara Temple, built by the Chola emperor Rajaraja I, is located in the centre of the city. This temple has one of the largest bull statue in India carved out of a single granite rock called Nandi. Thanjavur is also home to Tanjore painting, a painting style unique to the region. Thanjavur is the headquarters of the Thanjavur District. The city is an important agricultural centre located in the Kaveri Delta and is known as the Rice bowl of Tamil Nadu. Thanjavur is administered by a municipal corporation covering an area of 36.31 sqkm and had a population of 222,943. Roadways are the major means of transportation, while the city also has rail connectivity. The nearest airport is Tiruchirapalli International Airport, located 59.6  km away from the city. The nearest seaport is Karaikal, which is 94 km away from Thanjavur. The city first rose to prominence during the reign of the Cholas when it served as the capital of the empire. After the fall of the Cholas, the city was ruled by various dynasties such as the Mutharaiyar dynasty, the Pandyas, the Vijayanagar Empire, the Madurai Nayaks, the Thanjavur Nayaks, the Thanjavur Marathas and the British Empire. It has been a part of independent India since 1947.

Places to stay in Thanjavur

Hotel Gnanam(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Rams Inn(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Sangam Hotel, Thanjavur(Opens in a new window)

7.9Good

Hotel Abi's Inn(Opens in a new window)

7.9Good