Thanjavur to Anantnag
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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.
- Start from Thanjavur
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
120 km · 2h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 420Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 570Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 720Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
120 km · 2h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 840Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 990Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1140Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
120 km · 2h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1260Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1410Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1560Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
120 km · 2h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1680Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1830Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1980Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
120 km · 2h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2099Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2249Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2399Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
120 km · 2h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2519Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2669Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2819Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
120 km · 2h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2939Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 3089Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 3239Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
120 km · 2h 24m drive from previous stop
Arrive in AnantnagAnantnag, 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.
- 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.
- Thanjavur → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~840 km
~18h 40m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,400
- 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.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~840 km
~18h 40m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,400
- 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.
- change point 2 → change point 3
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~840 km
~18h 40m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,400
- 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.
- change point 3 → Anantnag
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~840 km
~18h 40m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,400
- 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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