How to Reach Thanjavur

Thanjavur as one of the historical cities is famous amongst tourists for its ancient monuments, temples, and art. The city can easily be accessible by all means - air, rail, or road. When it comes to the ideal way to reach here, airways is counted as a top preference for people travelling from Northern or Eastern States of India. However, railway too is the best mean to reach Thanjavur from the neighbouring states of Tamil Nadu.

By Air

Tiruchirappalli International Airport is the nearest airport from the city of Thanjavur. This airport is just 60 km away from Thanjavur and is well-connected with other major cities by daily flights. In order to reach Thanjavur from Tiruchirappalli, one can hire a cab from the airport to the city.

By Rail

Thanjavur has its own railway station - Thanjavur Junction, which is connected to few places in the state. Therefore, one can board a train to Tiruchirappalli Railway Junction as the alternative option to reach Thanjavur. The railhead is just located at a distance of 60 km from the city of Thanjavur and is very well-connected with all the major cities of India. Buses and taxis are available from the railway station, which can take you to the city of Thanjavur.

By Road

The city is easily accessible by road network from all the major southern India cities like Coimbatore, Chennai, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Thiruvarur, and Pudukkottai. Local Buses, both Government and private are also available from these cities to reach Thanjavur.