Thanjavur to Gir National Park
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Gir National Park, Gujarat.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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 Gir National Park
1885 km · ~41h 2m · About 38h of driving split over 5 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.
77 km · 1h 32m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 377Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 527Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 677Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
77 km · 1h 32m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 754Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 904Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1054Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
77 km · 1h 32m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1131Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1281Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1431Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
77 km · 1h 32m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1508Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1658Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1808Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
77 km · 1h 32m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Gir National ParkGir National Park, Gujarat
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 Gir National Park
1885 km · ~41h 54m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. 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) · ~943 km
~20h 57m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,690
- Change buses at a major city (around km 943)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Gir National Park. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Gir National Park
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~943 km
~20h 57m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,690
- Arrive in Gir National Park
Gir National Park, Gujarat
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 Gir National Park
Nearest railway stations: Thanjavur for Thanjavur, Gir Hadmatiya for Gir National Park.
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.
Thanjavur to Gir National Park: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Thanjavur to Gir National Park is about 1885 km by road, roughly 37.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1885 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹72,295 · Ertiga ₹92,087 · Innova ₹96,046 · Innova Crysta ₹1,18,338 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,63,340
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,070 · AC Seater ₹3,390 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,020 · AC Sleeper ₹4,340 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,330
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,160 · Economy ₹1,920 · Third AC ₹2,670 · Second AC ₹3,800 · First AC ₹5,310
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 Gir National Park. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Salem185 km from Thanjavur
Tamil Nadu
- Tumakuru465 km from Thanjavur
Karnataka
- Ichalkaranji1070 km from Thanjavur
Maharashtra
- Satara1225 km from Thanjavur
Maharashtra
- Harihareshwar1345 km from Thanjavur
Maharashtra
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