What is the best way to travel from Chennai to Thanjavur?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Flights and Carpool to Thanjavur from Chennai. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Thanjavur from Chennai?
You can reach Thanjavur with just £9 by taking a Bus from Intrcity Smartbus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Intrcity Smartbus8h 5m021:45ChennaiBus Stop05:50ThanjavurThiruvayar Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 20/12/2025 21:45:00 to Thiruvayar Bus Stand, Thanjavur (India) arriving at 21/12/2025 05:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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Intrcity Smartbus8h 15m022:25ChennaiBus Stop06:40ThanjavurThiruvayar Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 20/12/2025 22:25:00 to Thiruvayar Bus Stand, Thanjavur (India) arriving at 21/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
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IndiGo Airlines1h 5m009:10Chennai AirportChennai Airport10:15Tiruchirappalli airportTiruchirappalli airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) at 20/12/2025 09:10:00 to Tiruchirappalli airport, Tiruchirappalli airport (India) arriving at 20/12/2025 10:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
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SpiceJet14h 25m007:05Chennai AirportChennai Airport21:30Tiruchirappalli airportTiruchirappalli airport0EconomyA Flight from SpiceJet goes from Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) at 20/12/2025 07:05:00 to Tiruchirappalli airport, Tiruchirappalli airport (India) arriving at 20/12/2025 21:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £110 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
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Air India Limited25h 20m007:50Chennai AirportChennai Airport09:10Tiruchirappalli airportTiruchirappalli airport0EconomyA Flight from Air India Limited goes from Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) at 20/12/2025 07:50:00 to Tiruchirappalli airport, Tiruchirappalli airport (India) arriving at 21/12/2025 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £114 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 20m
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Airasia X22h 15m023:45Chennai AirportChennai Airport22:00Tiruchirappalli airportTiruchirappalli airport0EconomyA Flight from Airasia X goes from Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) at 20/12/2025 23:45:00 to Tiruchirappalli airport, Tiruchirappalli airport (India) arriving at 21/12/2025 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £418 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 15m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
Cheapest Flights Saturday
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Intrcity Smartbus8h 5m021:45ChennaiBus Stop05:50ThanjavurThiruvayar Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 22/12/2025 21:45:00 to Thiruvayar Bus Stand, Thanjavur (India) arriving at 23/12/2025 05:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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Intrcity Smartbus8h 15m022:25ChennaiBus Stop06:40ThanjavurThiruvayar Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 22/12/2025 22:25:00 to Thiruvayar Bus Stand, Thanjavur (India) arriving at 23/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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Intrcity Smartbus8h 5m021:45ChennaiBus Stop05:50ThanjavurThiruvayar Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 23/12/2025 21:45:00 to Thiruvayar Bus Stand, Thanjavur (India) arriving at 24/12/2025 05:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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Intrcity Smartbus8h 15m022:25ChennaiBus Stop06:40ThanjavurThiruvayar Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 23/12/2025 22:25:00 to Thiruvayar Bus Stand, Thanjavur (India) arriving at 24/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
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IndiGo Airlines0h 55m009:10Chennai AirportChennai Airport10:05Tiruchirappalli airportTiruchirappalli airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) at 23/12/2025 09:10:00 to Tiruchirappalli airport, Tiruchirappalli airport (India) arriving at 23/12/2025 10:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
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Air India Limited25h 20m007:50Chennai AirportChennai Airport09:10Tiruchirappalli airportTiruchirappalli airport0EconomyA Flight from Air India Limited goes from Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) at 23/12/2025 07:50:00 to Tiruchirappalli airport, Tiruchirappalli airport (India) arriving at 24/12/2025 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £80 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 20m
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SpiceJet5h 5m007:05Chennai AirportChennai Airport12:10Tiruchirappalli airportTiruchirappalli airport0EconomyA Flight from SpiceJet goes from Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) at 23/12/2025 07:05:00 to Tiruchirappalli airport, Tiruchirappalli airport (India) arriving at 23/12/2025 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £86 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
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Airasia X22h 15m023:45Chennai AirportChennai Airport22:00Tiruchirappalli airportTiruchirappalli airport0EconomyA Flight from Airasia X goes from Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) at 23/12/2025 23:45:00 to Tiruchirappalli airport, Tiruchirappalli airport (India) arriving at 24/12/2025 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £413 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 15m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
Cheapest Flights Tuesday
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Intrcity Smartbus8h 5m021:45ChennaiBus Stop05:50ThanjavurThiruvayar Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 25/12/2025 21:45:00 to Thiruvayar Bus Stand, Thanjavur (India) arriving at 26/12/2025 05:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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Intrcity Smartbus8h 15m022:25ChennaiBus Stop06:40ThanjavurThiruvayar Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 25/12/2025 22:25:00 to Thiruvayar Bus Stand, Thanjavur (India) arriving at 26/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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IndiGo Airlines0h 55m009:10Chennai AirportChennai Airport10:05Tiruchirappalli airportTiruchirappalli airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) at 26/12/2025 09:10:00 to Tiruchirappalli airport, Tiruchirappalli airport (India) arriving at 26/12/2025 10:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
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Air India Limited16h 15m016:55Chennai AirportChennai Airport09:10Tiruchirappalli airportTiruchirappalli airport0EconomyA Flight from Air India Limited goes from Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) at 26/12/2025 16:55:00 to Tiruchirappalli airport, Tiruchirappalli airport (India) arriving at 27/12/2025 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 15m
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SpiceJet10h 30m006:55Chennai AirportChennai Airport17:25Tiruchirappalli airportTiruchirappalli airport0EconomyA Flight from SpiceJet goes from Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) at 26/12/2025 06:55:00 to Tiruchirappalli airport, Tiruchirappalli airport (India) arriving at 26/12/2025 17:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £123 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
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Scoot13h 15m023:55Chennai AirportChennai Airport13:10Tiruchirappalli airportTiruchirappalli airport0EconomyA Flight from Scoot goes from Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) at 26/12/2025 23:55:00 to Tiruchirappalli airport, Tiruchirappalli airport (India) arriving at 27/12/2025 13:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £288 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
Cheapest Flights Friday
What are the fastest trips from Chennai to Thanjavur?
You can get to Thanjavur from Chennai in just 0h 55m with a Flight from IndiGo Airlines. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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IndiGo Airlines1h 5m009:10Chennai AirportChennai Airport10:15Tiruchirappalli airportTiruchirappalli airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) at 20/12/2025 09:10:00 to Tiruchirappalli airport, Tiruchirappalli airport (India) arriving at 20/12/2025 10:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
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Singapore Airlines14h 15m023:25Chennai AirportChennai Airport13:40Tiruchirappalli airportTiruchirappalli airport0EconomyA Flight from Singapore Airlines goes from Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) at 20/12/2025 23:25:00 to Tiruchirappalli airport, Tiruchirappalli airport (India) arriving at 21/12/2025 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £491 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 15m
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SpiceJet14h 25m007:05Chennai AirportChennai Airport21:30Tiruchirappalli airportTiruchirappalli airport0EconomyA Flight from SpiceJet goes from Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) at 20/12/2025 07:05:00 to Tiruchirappalli airport, Tiruchirappalli airport (India) arriving at 20/12/2025 21:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £110 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
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Airasia X22h 15m023:45Chennai AirportChennai Airport22:00Tiruchirappalli airportTiruchirappalli airport0EconomyA Flight from Airasia X goes from Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) at 20/12/2025 23:45:00 to Tiruchirappalli airport, Tiruchirappalli airport (India) arriving at 21/12/2025 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £418 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 15m
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Intrcity Smartbus8h 5m021:45ChennaiBus Stop05:50ThanjavurThiruvayar Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 20/12/2025 21:45:00 to Thiruvayar Bus Stand, Thanjavur (India) arriving at 21/12/2025 05:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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Intrcity Smartbus8h 15m022:25ChennaiBus Stop06:40ThanjavurThiruvayar Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 20/12/2025 22:25:00 to Thiruvayar Bus Stand, Thanjavur (India) arriving at 21/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Fastest Flights Saturday
Fastest Buses Saturday
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Intrcity Smartbus8h 5m021:45ChennaiBus Stop05:50ThanjavurThiruvayar Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 22/12/2025 21:45:00 to Thiruvayar Bus Stand, Thanjavur (India) arriving at 23/12/2025 05:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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Intrcity Smartbus8h 15m022:25ChennaiBus Stop06:40ThanjavurThiruvayar Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 22/12/2025 22:25:00 to Thiruvayar Bus Stand, Thanjavur (India) arriving at 23/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Fastest Buses Monday
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IndiGo Airlines0h 55m009:10Chennai AirportChennai Airport10:05Tiruchirappalli airportTiruchirappalli airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) at 23/12/2025 09:10:00 to Tiruchirappalli airport, Tiruchirappalli airport (India) arriving at 23/12/2025 10:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
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SpiceJet5h 5m007:05Chennai AirportChennai Airport12:10Tiruchirappalli airportTiruchirappalli airport0EconomyA Flight from SpiceJet goes from Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) at 23/12/2025 07:05:00 to Tiruchirappalli airport, Tiruchirappalli airport (India) arriving at 23/12/2025 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £86 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
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Etihad Airways13h 20m021:40Chennai AirportChennai Airport11:00Tiruchirappalli airportTiruchirappalli airport0EconomyA Flight from Etihad Airways goes from Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) at 23/12/2025 21:40:00 to Tiruchirappalli airport, Tiruchirappalli airport (India) arriving at 24/12/2025 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £776 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
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Airasia X22h 15m023:45Chennai AirportChennai Airport22:00Tiruchirappalli airportTiruchirappalli airport0EconomyA Flight from Airasia X goes from Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) at 23/12/2025 23:45:00 to Tiruchirappalli airport, Tiruchirappalli airport (India) arriving at 24/12/2025 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £413 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 15m
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Intrcity Smartbus8h 5m021:45ChennaiBus Stop05:50ThanjavurThiruvayar Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 23/12/2025 21:45:00 to Thiruvayar Bus Stand, Thanjavur (India) arriving at 24/12/2025 05:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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Intrcity Smartbus8h 15m022:25ChennaiBus Stop06:40ThanjavurThiruvayar Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 23/12/2025 22:25:00 to Thiruvayar Bus Stand, Thanjavur (India) arriving at 24/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Fastest Flights Tuesday
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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Intrcity Smartbus8h 5m021:45ChennaiBus Stop05:50ThanjavurThiruvayar Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 25/12/2025 21:45:00 to Thiruvayar Bus Stand, Thanjavur (India) arriving at 26/12/2025 05:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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Intrcity Smartbus8h 15m022:25ChennaiBus Stop06:40ThanjavurThiruvayar Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 25/12/2025 22:25:00 to Thiruvayar Bus Stand, Thanjavur (India) arriving at 26/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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IndiGo Airlines0h 55m009:10Chennai AirportChennai Airport10:05Tiruchirappalli airportTiruchirappalli airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) at 26/12/2025 09:10:00 to Tiruchirappalli airport, Tiruchirappalli airport (India) arriving at 26/12/2025 10:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
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SriLankan Airlines5h 20m009:45Chennai AirportChennai Airport15:05Tiruchirappalli airportTiruchirappalli airport0EconomyA Flight from SriLankan Airlines goes from Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) at 26/12/2025 09:45:00 to Tiruchirappalli airport, Tiruchirappalli airport (India) arriving at 26/12/2025 15:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £521 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
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SpiceJet10h 30m006:55Chennai AirportChennai Airport17:25Tiruchirappalli airportTiruchirappalli airport0EconomyA Flight from SpiceJet goes from Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) at 26/12/2025 06:55:00 to Tiruchirappalli airport, Tiruchirappalli airport (India) arriving at 26/12/2025 17:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £123 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
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Scoot13h 15m023:55Chennai AirportChennai Airport13:10Tiruchirappalli airportTiruchirappalli airport0EconomyA Flight from Scoot goes from Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) at 26/12/2025 23:55:00 to Tiruchirappalli airport, Tiruchirappalli airport (India) arriving at 27/12/2025 13:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £288 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
What are the most popular stations in Chennai and Thanjavur?
In Chennai, you will usually depart from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Central Station Bus Stop or Egmore Railway Station, while in Thanjavur you will be arriving at Thiruvayar Bus Stand, Thanjavur Junction Train Station or Thanjavur New Bus Stand, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Thanjavur from Chennai? With 7 connections between 1 Bus, Flight and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Chennai and Thanjavur, you can pay as low as £9 with a Bus from Intrcity Smartbus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from IndiGo Airlines: you will get to Thanjavur in just 0h 55m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Chennai and Thanjavur are Intrcity Smartbus, IndiGo Airlines and SpiceJet, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Chennai and Thanjavur is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Tiruvottiyūr or to Vallam, and look at flights from Chennai Airport, and landing at Tiruchirappalli airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Chennai to Thanjavur?
The most popular companies between Chennai and Thanjavur, are Intrcity Smartbus, IndiGo Airlines and SpiceJet. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Intrcity Smartbus
Airlines: IndiGo Airlines, SpiceJet, Air India Limited and 5 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Chennai to Thanjavur
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Chennai to Thanjavur. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Chennai to Thanjavur
How can I reach Thanjavur from Chennai?
Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Bus, Flight and Carpool, with which you can get to Thanjavur from Chennai.
How far is Thanjavur from Chennai?
The distance between Chennai and Thanjavur is 284.5 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Chennai and Thanjavur?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 8 kgs of CO2, a train 10 kgs, a car 48 kgs, and a flight 70 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Chennai to Thanjavur?
You can get to Thanjavur with just £9 by taking a Bus from Intrcity Smartbus.
What is the fastest way to get from Chennai to Thanjavur?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Thanjavur in just 0h 55m with a Flight from IndiGo Airlines.
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