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Thanjavur to Karunagappalli

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

447 kmDistance
8.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹5020
Sedan₹5910
SUV₹7750
Innova / MUV₹8690
Tempo Traveller₹10130
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹490
AC Seater₹800
Non-AC Sleeper₹720
AC Sleeper₹1030
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1300
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Train
Sleeper₹300
Economy₹480
Third AC₹660
Second AC₹920
First AC₹1280
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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 Karunagappalli

447 km · ~9h 36m · About 9h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Thanjavur

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  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. 147 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Karunagappalli

    Karunagappalli, Kerala

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 Karunagappalli

447 km · ~9h 56m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  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 → Karunagappalli

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~447 km

    ~9h 56m|Tentative fare ₹490–₹1,300

  3. Arrive in Karunagappalli

    Karunagappalli, 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 Karunagappalli

Nearest railway stations: Thanjavur for Thanjavur, Karunagapalli for Karunagappalli.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 13h 49m in total

Mayiladuturai-Coimbatore Jan Shatabdi#12083 · Jan Shatabdi
03:16 PMSundaraperumal Kovil
3h 59m40 stops
07:15 PMErode Jn

Change trains at Erode Jn — about 1h 35m wait

Chennai-Thiruvananthapuram Express#12697 · Superfast
08:50 PMErode Jn
8h 15m69 stops
05:05 AM+1dKollam Jn

1 change · 13h 49m in total

Mayiladuturai-Coimbatore Jan Shatabdi#12083 · Jan Shatabdi
03:16 PMSundaraperumal Kovil
3h 59m40 stops
07:15 PMErode Jn

Change trains at Erode Jn — about 1h 35m wait

HUBLI - TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12777 · Superfast
08:50 PMErode Jn
8h 15m70 stops
05:05 AM+1dKollam Jn

1 change · 14h 4m in total

Mayiladuturai-Coimbatore Jan Shatabdi#12083 · Jan Shatabdi
03:16 PMSundaraperumal Kovil
5h 25m52 stops
08:41 PMSinganallur

Change trains at Singanallur — about 1h 33m wait

DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express
10:14 PMSinganallur
7h 6m63 stops
05:20 AM+1dKollam Jn

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 Karunagappalli: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Thanjavur to Karunagappalli is about 447 km by road, roughly 8.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 447 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,020 · Sedan ₹5,910 · SUV ₹7,750 · Innova / MUV ₹8,690 · Tempo Traveller ₹10,130
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹490 · AC Seater ₹800 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹720 · AC Sleeper ₹1,030 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,300
  • Train: Sleeper ₹300 · Economy ₹480 · Third AC ₹660 · Second AC ₹920 · First AC ₹1,280

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

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