Madurai to Thanjavur

Madurai to Thanjavur

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Madurai to Thanjavur Schedule

Madurai to Thanjavur Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Lion Travels AC Sleeper 00:55 - 03:55₹ 1,155
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 19:25 - 23:05₹ 433
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 21:05 - 00:40₹ 653
Rathimeena Travels B Non-AC Seater 23:55 - 03:00₹ 982

Transportation from Madurai to Thanjavur

Facts about the transport from Madurai to Thanjavur

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport2h 58m
Earliest Departure12:55 AM
Latest Departure11:55 PM
Departures per day3
Distance149 kilometers
Transport CompaniesIndian Railways, Lion Travels, Rathimeena Travels B, Universal Travels

How to get from Madurai to Thanjavur

Travelling between Madurai and Thanjavur is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 13.85 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 10.39.

How long does it take to get from Madurai to Thanjavur?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 4 hours to travel between Madurai and Thanjavur depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Madurai and Thanjavur. Train will bring you to your destination in 2h 58m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 3h 55m to reach Thanjavur.

How much does it cost to get from Madurai to Thanjavur?

Travelling between Madurai and Thanjavur can be as cheap as USD 10.39 if you opt for a Universal Travels bus and as expensive as USD 13.85 if you buy a Lion Travels Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Madurai and Thanjavur ?

  • 3 from Madurai to Thanjavur starting from 00:55 Madurai until 23:55 Madurai

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Madurai to Thanjavur.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Madurai to Thanjavur overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Madurai and Thanjavur

Lion Travels, Rathimeena Travels B, Universal Travels

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Madurai to Thanjavur?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train