What is the best way to travel from Thanjavur to Chennai?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Chennai from Thanjavur?
You can reach Chennai with just £5 by taking a Train from Indian Railways, 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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IndiGo Airlines1h 0m008:30Tiruchirappalli airportTiruchirappalli airport09:30Chennai AirportChennai Airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Tiruchirappalli airport, Tiruchirappalli airport (India) at 17/10/2026 08:30:00 to Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) arriving at 17/10/2026 09:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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IndiGo Airlines1h 10m011:00Tiruchirappalli airportTiruchirappalli airport12:10Chennai AirportChennai Airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Tiruchirappalli airport, Tiruchirappalli airport (India) at 17/10/2026 11:00:00 to Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) arriving at 17/10/2026 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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IndiGo Airlines1h 10m014:10Tiruchirappalli airportTiruchirappalli airport15:20Chennai AirportChennai Airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Tiruchirappalli airport, Tiruchirappalli airport (India) at 17/10/2026 14:10:00 to Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) arriving at 17/10/2026 15:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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IndiGo Airlines1h 10m016:35Tiruchirappalli airportTiruchirappalli airport17:45Chennai AirportChennai Airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Tiruchirappalli airport, Tiruchirappalli airport (India) at 17/10/2026 16:35:00 to Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) arriving at 17/10/2026 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Indian Railways6h 25m013:00ThanjavurThanjavur Junction Train Station19:25ChennaiEgmore Railway Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Thanjavur Junction Train Station, Thanjavur (India) at 21/10/2026 13:00:00 to Egmore Railway Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 21/10/2026 19:25:00. 50 First Class ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
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Indian Railways6h 35m021:50ThanjavurThanjavur Junction Train Station04:25ChennaiEgmore Railway Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Thanjavur Junction Train Station, Thanjavur (India) at 21/10/2026 21:50:00 to Egmore Railway Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 22/10/2026 04:25:00. 50 First Class ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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Zingbus6h 55m021:30ThanjavurThiruvayar Bus Stand04:25ChennaiPeriyamedu Coach Station0Premium EconomyA Bus from Zingbus goes from Thiruvayar Bus Stand, Thanjavur (India) at 21/10/2026 21:30:00 to Periyamedu Coach Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 22/10/2026 04:25:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
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Zingbus6h 30m022:30ThanjavurThiruvayar Bus Stand05:00ChennaiPeriyamedu Coach Station0Premium EconomyA Bus from Zingbus goes from Thiruvayar Bus Stand, Thanjavur (India) at 21/10/2026 22:30:00 to Periyamedu Coach Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 22/10/2026 05:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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What are the fastest trips from Thanjavur to Chennai?
You can get to Chennai from Thanjavur in just 1h 0m 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 0m008:30Tiruchirappalli airportTiruchirappalli airport09:30Chennai AirportChennai Airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Tiruchirappalli airport, Tiruchirappalli airport (India) at 17/10/2026 08:30:00 to Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) arriving at 17/10/2026 09:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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IndiGo Airlines1h 5m019:55Tiruchirappalli airportTiruchirappalli airport21:00Chennai AirportChennai Airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Tiruchirappalli airport, Tiruchirappalli airport (India) at 17/10/2026 19:55:00 to Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) arriving at 17/10/2026 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
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IndiGo Airlines1h 10m011:00Tiruchirappalli airportTiruchirappalli airport12:10Chennai AirportChennai Airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Tiruchirappalli airport, Tiruchirappalli airport (India) at 17/10/2026 11:00:00 to Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) arriving at 17/10/2026 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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IndiGo Airlines1h 10m014:10Tiruchirappalli airportTiruchirappalli airport15:20Chennai AirportChennai Airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Tiruchirappalli airport, Tiruchirappalli airport (India) at 17/10/2026 14:10:00 to Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) arriving at 17/10/2026 15:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Indian Railways6h 25m013:00ThanjavurThanjavur Junction Train Station19:25ChennaiEgmore Railway Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Thanjavur Junction Train Station, Thanjavur (India) at 21/10/2026 13:00:00 to Egmore Railway Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 21/10/2026 19:25:00. 50 First Class ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
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Indian Railways6h 35m021:50ThanjavurThanjavur Junction Train Station04:25ChennaiEgmore Railway Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Thanjavur Junction Train Station, Thanjavur (India) at 21/10/2026 21:50:00 to Egmore Railway Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 22/10/2026 04:25:00. 50 First Class ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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Zingbus6h 30m022:30ThanjavurThiruvayar Bus Stand05:00ChennaiPeriyamedu Coach Station0Premium EconomyA Bus from Zingbus goes from Thiruvayar Bus Stand, Thanjavur (India) at 21/10/2026 22:30:00 to Periyamedu Coach Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 22/10/2026 05:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Zingbus6h 55m021:30ThanjavurThiruvayar Bus Stand04:25ChennaiPeriyamedu Coach Station0Premium EconomyA Bus from Zingbus goes from Thiruvayar Bus Stand, Thanjavur (India) at 21/10/2026 21:30:00 to Periyamedu Coach Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 22/10/2026 04:25:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
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Bus from Thanjavur to Chennai
What are the most popular stations in Thanjavur and Chennai?
In Thanjavur, you will usually depart from Thanjavur Junction Train Station, Thanjavur New Bus Stand or Thiruvayar Bus Stand, while in Chennai you will be arriving at C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Central Station Bus Stop or Egmore Railway Station, 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 Chennai from Thanjavur? With 4 connections between 2 Flight, Bus and Train 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 Thanjavur and Chennai, you can pay as low as £5 with a Train from Indian Railways.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 Chennai in just 1h 0m.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 Thanjavur and Chennai are IndiGo Airlines, Indian Railways and Zingbus, 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 Thanjavur and Chennai 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 Vallam or to Tiruvottiyūr, and look at flights from Tiruchirappalli airport, and landing at Chennai 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 Thanjavur to Chennai?
The most popular companies between Thanjavur and Chennai, are IndiGo Airlines, Indian Railways and Zingbus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Zingbus
Train companies: Indian Railways
Airlines: IndiGo Airlines
All you need to know when you travel from Thanjavur to Chennai
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Thanjavur to Chennai. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Thanjavur to Chennai
How can I reach Chennai from Thanjavur?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Flight, Bus and Train, with which you can get to Chennai from Thanjavur.
How far is Chennai from Thanjavur?
The distance between Thanjavur and Chennai is 284.5 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Thanjavur and Chennai?
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 Thanjavur to Chennai?
You can get to Chennai with just £5 by taking a Train from Indian Railways.
What is the fastest way to get from Thanjavur to Chennai?
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 Chennai in just 1h 0m with a Flight from IndiGo Airlines.
More routes to Thanjavur and to Chennai
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Thanjavur and to Chennai. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
