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Thanjavur to Jammu

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir.

3222 kmDistance
64.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹35540
Sedan₹41990
SUV₹54920
Innova / MUV₹61420
Tempo Traveller₹71180
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3540
AC Seater₹5800
Non-AC Sleeper₹5160
AC Sleeper₹7410
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹9070
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Train
Sleeper₹1960
Economy₹3250
Third AC₹4540
Second AC₹6470
First AC₹9050
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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 Jammu

3222 km · ~69h 46m · About 64h of driving split over 8 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. 103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 403

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 553

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 703

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

  7. 103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 806

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 956

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1106

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

  10. 103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1208

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1358

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1508

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

  13. 103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1611

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1761

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1911

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

  16. 103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2014

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2164

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2314

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

  19. 103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2417

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2567

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2717

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

  22. 103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2819

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

  23. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2969

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

  24. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 3119

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

  25. 103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Jammu

    Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir

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 Jammu

3222 km · ~71h 40m · 4 bus rides with 3 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) · ~806 km

    ~17h 55m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,310

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 806)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~806 km

    ~17h 55m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,310

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1611)

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

  6. change point 2 → change point 3

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~806 km

    ~17h 55m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,310

  7. Change buses at a major city (around km 2417)

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

  8. change point 3 → Jammu

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~806 km

    ~17h 55m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,310

  9. Arrive in Jammu

    Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir

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 Jammu

Nearest railway stations: Thanjavur for Thanjavur, Jammu Tawi for Jammu.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 66h 38m 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 30m wait

Himsagar Express#16317 · Express
03:05 AMErode Jn
58h 5m398 stops
01:10 PM+2dJammu Tawi

1 change · 66h 38m 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 30m wait

Navyug Express#16687 · Express
03:05 AMErode Jn
58h 5m398 stops
01:10 PM+2dJammu Tawi

1 change · 66h 45m in total

Tea Garden Express#16865 · Express
06:25 PMThanjavur
4h 35m34 stops
11:00 PMErode Jn

Change trains at Erode Jn — about 4h 5m wait

Himsagar Express#16317 · Express
03:05 AMErode Jn
58h 5m398 stops
01:10 PM+2dJammu Tawi

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 Jammu: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Thanjavur to Jammu is about 3222 km by road, roughly 64.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 3222 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹35,540 · Sedan ₹41,990 · SUV ₹54,920 · Innova / MUV ₹61,420 · Tempo Traveller ₹71,180
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,540 · AC Seater ₹5,800 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,160 · AC Sleeper ₹7,410 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹9,070
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,960 · Economy ₹3,250 · Third AC ₹4,540 · Second AC ₹6,470 · First AC ₹9,050

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

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