Thanjavur to Madurai

Thanjavur to Madurai

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Thanjavur to Madurai Schedule

Thanjavur to Madurai Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 04:00 - 08:05₹ 960
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 08:22 - 11:45₹ 1,845
Indian Railways 1A - AC First Class Sleeper 12:22 - 15:35₹ 1,660
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 21:15 - 01:15₹ 653
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 22:00 - 01:35₹ 433

Transportation from Thanjavur to Madurai

Facts about the transport from Thanjavur to Madurai

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport3h
Earliest Departure10:15 PM
Latest Departure11:00 PM
Departures per day2
Distance150 kilometers
Transport CompaniesIndian Railways, Lion Travels, Rathimeena Travels B

How to get from Thanjavur to Madurai

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 15.23 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 11.77.

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

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

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Thanjavur and Madurai. Bus will bring you to your destination in 3h. Bus does a much slower job and take about 3h 30m to reach Madurai.

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

Travelling between Thanjavur and Madurai can be as cheap as USD 11.77 if you opt for a Rathimeena Travels B bus and as expensive as USD 15.23 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 Thanjavur and Madurai ?

  • 2 from Thanjavur to Madurai starting from 22:30 Thanjavur until 23:00 Thanjavur

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Thanjavur to Madurai 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 Thanjavur and Madurai

Lion Travels, Rathimeena Travels B

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 Thanjavur to Madurai?

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

  • 73% took a train
  • 27% opted for a bus