Thanjavur to Bir
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Bir, Himachal Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 3090 km
Approx Duration: 68.7 hrs
Route overview
Thanjavur to Bir is about 3090 km by road, roughly 68.7 hours of travel time.
By car: Thanjavur to Bir
About 62h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Thanjavur. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 141 km (about 2h 50m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 441. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 591. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 741. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 141 km (about 2h 50m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 883. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1033. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1183. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 141 km (about 2h 50m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1324. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1474. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1624. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 141 km (about 2h 50m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1766. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1916. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2066. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 141 km (about 2h 50m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2207. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2357. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2507. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 141 km (about 2h 50m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2649. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2799. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2949. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 141 km (about 2h 50m of driving) — Arrive in Bir
By bus: Thanjavur to Bir
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) · ~773 km Takes about 17h 11m. Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,210.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 773). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bir. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~773 km Takes about 17h 11m. Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,210.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1545). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bir. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → change point 3. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~773 km Takes about 17h 11m. Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,210.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2318). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bir. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 3 → Bir. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~773 km Takes about 17h 11m. Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,210.
- Arrive in Bir
By train: Thanjavur to Bir
The nearest railway stations are Thanjavur for Thanjavur and Baijnath Paprola for Bir. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction.
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 3090 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹34,090 · Sedan ₹40,270 · SUV ₹52,680 · Innova / MUV ₹58,910 · Tempo Traveller ₹68,280
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,400 · AC Seater ₹5,560 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,940 · AC Sleeper ₹7,110 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,700
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,880 · Economy ₹3,120 · Third AC ₹4,360 · Second AC ₹6,210 · First AC ₹8,680
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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