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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Sankarankovil to Thanjavurtrain16848
    6h 11m
    ₹230–1,800
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Madurai Mattuthavanibus
    2. Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavurbus531Mud
    7h 44m
    ₹1,248–1,752
  3. Drive 286.6 km

    1. Drive from Sankarankovil to Thanjavurcar286.6 km
    4h 24m
    ₹3,020–4,362
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sankarankovil to Thanjavurtaxi286.6 km
    4h 24m
    ₹6,500–8,000
  5. Taxi to Trivandrum, fly, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sankarankovil to Trivandrum (TRV)taxi
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)planeTRV - TRZ
    3. Take the taxi from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Thanjavurtaxi
    4h 39m
    ₹9,778–18,710
  6. Taxi to Tuticorin Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sankarankovil to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)taxi
    2. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)planeTCR - TRZ
    3. Take the taxi from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Thanjavurtaxi
    6h 15m
    ₹12,505–18,206

Sankarankovil to Thanjavur by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket₹230Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Sankarankovil to Thanjavur once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sankarankovil to Thanjavur via Rajapalayam, Madurai Mattuthavani, and Mattuthavani in around 7h 44m.

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