There are 4 ways to get from Thanjavur to Sankarankovil by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thanjavur to Sankarankovil16847
6h 14m₹230–1,800Bus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Mattuthavani531Mud
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Rajapalayam
7h 43m₹1,249–1,811Drive 286.8 km
- Drive from Thanjavur to Sankarankovil286.8 km
4h 23m₹3,029–4,375Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thanjavur to Sankarankovil286.8 km
4h 23m₹6,500–8,000
Thanjavur to Sankarankovil by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thanjavur to Sankarankovil is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Thanjavur to Sankarankovil is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Sankarankovil. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Thanjavur and Sankarankovil is 334 km. The road distance is 286.8 km.
The best way to get from Thanjavur to Sankarankovil without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800.
The train from Thanjavur to Sankarankovil takes 6h 14m including transfers and departs once daily.
Thanjavur to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thanjavur station.
The best way to get from Thanjavur to Sankarankovil is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,900 and takes 7h 43m.
Thanjavur to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sankarankovil station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thanjavur to Sankarankovil is 287 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Thanjavur to Sankarankovil.
What companies run services between Thanjavur, India and Sankarankovil, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thanjavur to Sankarankovil once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thanjavur to Sankarankovil via Mattuthavani, Madurai Mattuthavani, and Rajapalayam in around 7h 43m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thanjavur to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Thanjavur to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–430
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–190
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
Thanjavur Call Taxi Matha
- Phone
- +91 73 73 2 0 40 40
- Website
- matha-call-taxi.business.site
Thanja Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 72 00 07 30 70
- Website
- thanjaidroptaxi.com
Smile Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 52 2 3 62 22
- Website
- smiletaxi.business.site
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