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Thanjavur to Kunnamangalam

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

468 kmDistance
9.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹5250
Sedan₹6180
SUV₹8110
Innova / MUV₹9090
Tempo Traveller₹10600
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹510
AC Seater₹840
Non-AC Sleeper₹750
AC Sleeper₹1080
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1360
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Train
Sleeper₹310
Economy₹500
Third AC₹690
Second AC₹970
First AC₹1340
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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 Kunnamangalam

468 km · ~10h 2m · About 9h of driving split over 2 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. 84 km · 1h 41m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 234

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 384

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

  5. 84 km · 1h 41m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kunnamangalam

    Kunnamangalam, 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 Kunnamangalam

468 km · ~10h 24m · 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 → Kunnamangalam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~468 km

    ~10h 24m|Tentative fare ₹510–₹1,360

  3. Arrive in Kunnamangalam

    Kunnamangalam, 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 Kunnamangalam

Nearest railway stations: Thanjavur for Thanjavur, Kozhikode for Kunnamangalam.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 9h 45m in total

Nagore Trichy Passenger#56711 · Passenger
04:00 PMThanjavur
1h 20m9 stops
05:20 PMTiruchirappalli

Change trains at Tiruchirappalli — about 40m wait

Tiruchirappalli Mangalore Weekly Superfast Express#12653 · Superfast
06:00 PMTiruchirappalli
7h 45m68 stops
01:45 AM+1dChemancheri

1 change · 10h 8m in total

Bhubaneswar-Rameswaram Weekly Express#18496 · Express
03:37 PMSundaraperumal Kovil
1h 28m15 stops
05:05 PMTiruchirappalli

Change trains at Tiruchirappalli — about 55m wait

Tiruchirappalli Mangalore Weekly Superfast Express#12653 · Superfast
06:00 PMTiruchirappalli
7h 45m68 stops
01:45 AM+1dChemancheri

1 change · 10h 29m in total

Mayiladuturai-Coimbatore Jan Shatabdi#12083 · Jan Shatabdi
03:16 PMSundaraperumal Kovil
1h 46m16 stops
05:02 PMTiruchirappalli Palakkarai

Change trains at Tiruchirappalli Palakkarai — about 1h wait

Tiruchirappalli Mangalore Weekly Superfast Express#12653 · Superfast
06:02 PMTiruchirappalli Palakkarai
7h 43m67 stops
01:45 AM+1dChemancheri

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 Kunnamangalam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Thanjavur to Kunnamangalam is about 468 km by road, roughly 9.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 468 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,250 · Sedan ₹6,180 · SUV ₹8,110 · Innova / MUV ₹9,090 · Tempo Traveller ₹10,600
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹510 · AC Seater ₹840 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹750 · AC Sleeper ₹1,080 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,360
  • Train: Sleeper ₹310 · Economy ₹500 · Third AC ₹690 · Second AC ₹970 · First AC ₹1,340

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

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