Thanjavur to Jammu
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir.
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 Jammu
3222 km · ~69h 46m · About 64h of driving split over 8 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.
103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 403Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 553Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 703Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 806Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 956Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1106Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1208Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1358Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1508Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1611Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1761Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1911Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2014Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2164Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2314Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2417Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2567Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2717Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2819Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2969Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 3119Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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.
- 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) · ~806 km
~17h 55m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,310
- 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.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~806 km
~17h 55m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,310
- 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.
- change point 2 → change point 3
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~806 km
~17h 55m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,310
- 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.
- change point 3 → Jammu
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~806 km
~17h 55m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,310
- 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
Change trains at Erode Jn — about 3h 30m wait
1 change · 66h 38m in total
Change trains at Erode Jn — about 3h 30m wait
1 change · 66h 45m in total
Change trains at Erode Jn — about 4h 5m 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 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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