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Thanjavur to Anantnag

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir.

3359 kmDistance
67.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹37050
Sedan₹43770
SUV₹57250
Innova / MUV₹64020
Tempo Traveller₹74200
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3690
AC Seater₹6050
Non-AC Sleeper₹5370
AC Sleeper₹7730
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹9460
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Train
Sleeper₹2050
Economy₹3390
Third AC₹4730
Second AC₹6750
First AC₹9440
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Thanjavur to Anantnag

3359 km · ~72h 31m · About 67h of driving split over 8 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Thanjavur

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 120 km · 2h 24m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 420

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 570

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 720

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 120 km · 2h 24m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 840

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 990

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1140

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 120 km · 2h 24m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1260

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1410

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1560

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 120 km · 2h 24m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1680

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1830

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1980

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 120 km · 2h 24m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2099

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2249

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2399

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  19. 120 km · 2h 24m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2519

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2669

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2819

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  22. 120 km · 2h 24m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2939

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  23. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 3089

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  24. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 3239

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  25. 120 km · 2h 24m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Anantnag

    Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Thanjavur to Anantnag

3359 km · ~74h 40m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Thanjavur

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Thanjavur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Thanjavur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~840 km

    ~18h 40m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,400

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 840)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Anantnag. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~840 km

    ~18h 40m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,400

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1680)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Anantnag. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → change point 3

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~840 km

    ~18h 40m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,400

  7. Change buses at a major city (around km 2519)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Anantnag. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  8. change point 3 → Anantnag

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~840 km

    ~18h 40m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,400

  9. Arrive in Anantnag

    Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Thanjavur to Anantnag

Nearest railway stations: Thanjavur for Thanjavur, Udhampur (about 90 km away) for Anantnag.

There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Transport Options

Thanjavur to Anantnag: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Thanjavur to Anantnag is about 3359 km by road, roughly 67.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 3359 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹37,050 · Sedan ₹43,770 · SUV ₹57,250 · Innova / MUV ₹64,020 · Tempo Traveller ₹74,200
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,690 · AC Seater ₹6,050 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,370 · AC Sleeper ₹7,730 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹9,460
  • Train: Sleeper ₹2,050 · Economy ₹3,390 · Third AC ₹4,730 · Second AC ₹6,750 · First AC ₹9,440

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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