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Thanjavur to Kuttikkanam

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

354 kmDistance
7.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹3990
Sedan₹4700
SUV₹6170
Innova / MUV₹6930
Tempo Traveller₹8090
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹390
AC Seater₹640
Non-AC Sleeper₹570
AC Sleeper₹810
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1040
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Train
Sleeper₹240
Economy₹380
Third AC₹530
Second AC₹740
First AC₹1020
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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 Kuttikkanam

354 km · ~7h 45m · About 7h 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 & refuel near Natham

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Cumbum

    About 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  4. 54 km · 1h 5m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kuttikkanam

    Kuttikkanam, 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 Kuttikkanam

354 km · ~7h 52m · 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 → Kuttikkanam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~354 km

    ~7h 52m|Tentative fare ₹390–₹1,040

    Usual tea / meal halts: Palamedu (~170 km)

  3. Arrive in Kuttikkanam

    Kuttikkanam, 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 Kuttikkanam

Nearest railway stations: Thanjavur for Thanjavur, Tiruvalla (about 48 km away) for Kuttikkanam.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 12h 33m 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
6h 59m60 stops
03:49 AM+1dTiruvalla

1 change · 12h 34m in total

VELANKANNI - VASCO DA GAMA Weekly Exp#17316 · Express
04:05 PMThanjavur
4h 10m36 stops
08:15 PMErode Jn

Change trains at Erode Jn — about 1h 10m wait

Chennai-Trivandrum SuperFast Express#12695 · Superfast
09:25 PMErode Jn
7h 14m63 stops
04:39 AM+1dTiruvalla

1 change · 12h 36m 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
7h 2m59 stops
03:52 AM+1dTiruvalla

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 Kuttikkanam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Thanjavur to Kuttikkanam is about 354 km by road, roughly 7.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 354 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,990 · Sedan ₹4,700 · SUV ₹6,170 · Innova / MUV ₹6,930 · Tempo Traveller ₹8,090
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹390 · AC Seater ₹640 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹570 · AC Sleeper ₹810 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,040
  • Train: Sleeper ₹240 · Economy ₹380 · Third AC ₹530 · Second AC ₹740 · First AC ₹1,020

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

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