Thanjavur to Chinnar
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chinnar, Kerala.
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 Chinnar
327 km · ~6h 52m · About 7h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Thanjavur
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near VadamaduraiAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
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 Chinnar
327 km · ~7h 16m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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 → Chinnar
AC Seater / Volvo · ~327 km
~7h 16m|Tentative fare ₹360–₹970
Usual tea / meal halts: Dindigul (~170 km)
- Arrive in Chinnar
Chinnar, Kerala
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 Chinnar
Nearest railway stations: Thanjavur for Thanjavur, Ernakulam Jn (about 79 km away) for Chinnar.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 10h 30m in total
Change trains at Erode Jn — about 1h 35m wait
1 change · 10h 44m in total
Change trains at Erode Jn — about 1h 25m wait
1 change · 11h 2m in total
Change trains at Perundurai — about 1h 33m wait
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 Chinnar: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Thanjavur to Chinnar is about 327 km by road, roughly 6.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 327 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,700 · Sedan ₹4,350 · SUV ₹5,710 · Innova / MUV ₹6,410 · Tempo Traveller ₹7,490
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹360 · AC Seater ₹590 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹520 · AC Sleeper ₹750 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹970
- Train: Sleeper ₹230 · Economy ₹360 · Third AC ₹490 · Second AC ₹680 · First AC ₹950
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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