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Thanjavur to Bangalore

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh.

385 kmDistance
7.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹13,270
Ertiga₹16,908
Innova₹17,636
Innova Crysta₹21,724
Tempo Traveller (12)₹30,006

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹420
AC Seater₹690
Non-AC Sleeper₹620
AC Sleeper₹890
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1,130
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Train
Sleeper₹260
Economy₹420
Third AC₹570
Second AC₹800
First AC₹1,110
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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 Bangalore

385 km · ~8h 22m · About 8h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Thanjavur

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Attur

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Marandahalli

    About 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  4. 85 km · 1h 42m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bangalore

    Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh

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 Bangalore

385 km · ~8h 33m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  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 → Bangalore

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~385 km

    ~8h 33m|Tentative fare ₹420–₹1,130

    Usual tea / meal halts: Belur (~170 km)

  3. Arrive in Bangalore

    Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh

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 Bangalore

Nearest railway stations: Thanjavur for Thanjavur, Bangalore City Jn for Bangalore.

Direct trains

VELANKANNI - VASCO DA GAMA Weekly Exp#17316 · Express
04:05 PMThanjavur
10h 53m78 stops
02:58 AM+1dKrishnarajapuram
Mayiladuturai Mysore Express#16231 · Express
07:15 PMThanjavur
9h 50m62 stops
05:05 AM+1dBangalore Cant

Other options with a change

1 change · 12h in total

Nagore Trichy Passenger#56713 · Passenger
05:50 PMThanjavur
31m4 stops
06:21 PMSolgampatti

Change trains at Solgampatti — about 1h 16m wait

Mayiladuturai Mysore Express#16231 · Express
07:37 PMSolgampatti
10h 13m59 stops
05:50 AM+1dBangalore City Jn

1 change · 12h 1m in total

Mayiladuturai Mysore Express#16231 · Express
06:32 PMSundaraperumal Kovil
10h 22m67 stops
04:54 AM+1dBangalore East

Change trains at Bangalore East — about 1h 35m wait

Bangalore City - Ernakulam Intercity SF Express#12677 · Superfast
06:29 AMBangalore East
4m1 stops
06:33 AMBaiyyappanahali

1 change · 12h 15m in total

Nagore Trichy Passenger#56711 · Passenger
04:00 PMThanjavur
38m5 stops
04:38 PMTondamanpatti

Change trains at Tondamanpatti — about 40m wait

VELANKANNI - VASCO DA GAMA Weekly Exp#17316 · Express
05:18 PMTondamanpatti
10h 57m79 stops
04:15 AM+1dYesvantpur 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.

Thanjavur to Bangalore: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Thanjavur to Bangalore is about 385 km by road, roughly 7.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 385 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹13,270 · Ertiga ₹16,908 · Innova ₹17,636 · Innova Crysta ₹21,724 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹30,006
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹420 · AC Seater ₹690 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹620 · AC Sleeper ₹890 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,130
  • Train: Sleeper ₹260 · Economy ₹420 · Third AC ₹570 · Second AC ₹800 · First AC ₹1,110

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

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Thanjavur to Bangalore. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Hosur340 km from Thanjavur

    Tamil Nadu

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Things to Do in Bangalore

Cinemax

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Cinepolis

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Gopalan Cinemas

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Inox theatre

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PVR Cinemas

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Bangalore Film Society

A club membership (around ₹500/year) is typically required for entrance. Foreign film series and cultural events.

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Suggested Bangalore Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Bangalore

  • Travel from Thanjavur to Bangalore (about 7.7 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Church Street

Day 2Explore Bangalore

  • Visit Hudson Memorial Church
  • Visit St. Andrew's Church
  • Visit Rice Memorial Church

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Dharmambudhi Lake
  • Head back to Thanjavur
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