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Thanjavur to Asansol

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Asansol, West Bengal.

2155 kmDistance
43.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹23810
Sedan₹28120
SUV₹36790
Innova / MUV₹41150
Tempo Traveller₹47710
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2370
AC Seater₹3880
Non-AC Sleeper₹3450
AC Sleeper₹4960
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6080
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Train
Sleeper₹1320
Economy₹2190
Third AC₹3050
Second AC₹4340
First AC₹6060
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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 Asansol

2155 km · ~46h 26m · About 43h of driving split over 5 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. 131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 431

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 581

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 731

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

  7. 131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 862

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1012

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1162

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

  10. 131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1293

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1443

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1593

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

  13. 131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1724

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1874

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2024

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

  16. 131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Asansol

    Asansol, West Bengal

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 Asansol

2155 km · ~47h 51m · 3 bus rides with 2 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) · ~718 km

    ~15h 57m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,060

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 718)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~718 km

    ~15h 57m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,060

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1437)

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

  6. change point 2 → Asansol

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~718 km

    ~15h 57m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,060

  7. Arrive in Asansol

    Asansol, West Bengal

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 Asansol

Nearest railway stations: Thanjavur for Thanjavur, Asansol Jn for Asansol.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 45h 29m in total

VELANKANNI - VASCO DA GAMA Weekly Exp#17316 · Express
04:05 PMThanjavur
4h 10m36 stops
08:15 PMErode Jn

Change trains at Erode Jn — about 3h 10m wait

Ernakulam-Patna Express#16309 · Express
11:25 PMErode Jn
38h 9m355 stops
01:34 PM+2dSitarampur

1 change · 46h 18m in total

Mayiladuturai-Coimbatore Jan Shatabdi#12083 · Jan Shatabdi
03:16 PMSundaraperumal Kovil
3h 59m40 stops
07:15 PMErode Jn

Change trains at Erode Jn — about 4h 10m wait

Ernakulam-Patna Express#16309 · Express
11:25 PMErode Jn
38h 9m355 stops
01:34 PM+2dSitarampur

1 change · 46h 22m in total

Mayiladuturai Mysore Express#16231 · Express
06:32 PMSundaraperumal Kovil
5h 3m40 stops
11:35 PMErode Jn

Change trains at Erode Jn — about 3h 45m wait

KANNIYAKUMARI - DIBRUGARH Vivek Exp#15905 · Express
03:20 AMErode Jn
37h 34m351 stops
04:54 PM+1dAndal Jn

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

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 Asansol: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Thanjavur to Asansol is about 2155 km by road, roughly 43.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2155 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,810 · Sedan ₹28,120 · SUV ₹36,790 · Innova / MUV ₹41,150 · Tempo Traveller ₹47,710
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,370 · AC Seater ₹3,880 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,450 · AC Sleeper ₹4,960 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,080
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,320 · Economy ₹2,190 · Third AC ₹3,050 · Second AC ₹4,340 · First AC ₹6,060

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

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