How to Travel from

Chandigarh to Thanjavur

by Route or Car

India Chandigarh Thanjavur

Cheapest

By car (2 637 km)

36 h 45 min

2637 km.

from $145

Other

Plane, Taxi

8 h 46 min

2230 km.

from $329.04

Train via Itārsi

45 h 56 min

2230 km.

from $57.15

Train

2 d 8 h 4 min

2230 km.

from $219.07

Airlines

IndiGo Airlines

Website:

goindigo.in/

Plane from Chandigarh International Airport to Trichy

Ave. Duration:

6h 50m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$140.12–$433.08

Train operators

Indian Railways

Phone:

14646

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

irctc.co.in

Train from Chandigarh to Itarsi

Ave. Duration:

15h 23m

Frequency:

3 times a week

Estimated price:

$6.37–$165.59

Train from Itarsi Jn to Thanjavur

Ave. Duration:

29h 33m

Frequency:

Twice a week

Estimated price:

$9.55–$280.23

Train from Chandigarh to Salem

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Twice a week

Estimated price:

$14.01–$445.82

Train from Salem Jn to Thanjavur

Ave. Duration:

5h 9m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$2.42–$34.39

What is the cheapest way to get from Chandīgarh to Thanjavur?

The cheapest way to get from Chandīgarh to Thanjavur is to train via Itārsi which costs $13.04 - $380.43 and takes 45h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chandīgarh to Thanjavur?

The fastest way to get from Chandīgarh to Thanjavur is to fly and taxi which takes 8h 46m and costs $130.43 - $391.30 .

Is there a direct train between Chandīgarh and Thanjavur?

No, there is no direct train from Chandīgarh to Thanjavur. However, there are services departing from Chandigarh and arriving at Thanjavur via Itarsi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 56m.

How far is it from Chandīgarh to Thanjavur?

The distance between Chandīgarh and Thanjavur is 2292 km. The road distance is 2642.5 km.

How do I travel from Chandīgarh to Thanjavur without a car?

The best way to get from Chandīgarh to Thanjavur without a car is to train via Itārsi which takes 45h 56m and costs $13.04 - $380.43 .

How long does it take to get from Chandīgarh to Thanjavur?

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Chandīgarh to Thanjavur, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chandīgarh to Thanjavur train from?

Chandīgarh to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chandigarh station.

Where does the Chandīgarh to Thanjavur train arrive?

Chandīgarh to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Itarsi Jn station.

Can I drive from Chandīgarh to Thanjavur?

Yes, the driving distance between Chandīgarh to Thanjavur is 2643 km. It takes approximately 36h 55m to drive from Chandīgarh to Thanjavur.

Where can I stay near Thanjavur?

There are 60+ hotels available in Thanjavur. Prices start at $11.54 per night.

Mullivaikal Muttram

The Mullivaikkal Memorial or Mullivaikkal Muttram is a memorial dedicated to the Mullivaikkal massacre, the killings of Tamil civilians during the final phase of the war between Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and Sri Lankan armed forces at Mullivaikkal in 2009. The Mullivaikal Memorial is in the Thanjavur District of the Tamil Nadu state in neighboring India. On 6 November 2013, the inauguration of the Mullivaikal Memorial took place. Tamil leader Pazha Nedumaran and the World Tamil Confederation Trust he heads are the founders.

Saraswathi Mahal Library

Saraswathi Mahal Library, also called Thanjavur Maharaja Serfoji's Saraswathi Mahal Library is a library located in Thanjavur (Tanjore), Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the oldest subsisting libraries in Asia established during 16th century by the Nayak kings of Thanjavur and has on display a rare collection of Palm leaf manuscripts and paper written in Tamil and Sanskrit and a few other indigenous languages of india (especially southern regional languages). The collection comprises well over 49,000 volumes, though only a tiny fraction of these are on display. The library has a complete catalog of holdings, which is being made available online. Some rare holdings can be viewed on site by prior arrangement. Encyclopedia Britannica mentions the library as the "Most remarkable library of India".

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Thanjavur

Thanjavur, also known as Thanjai, previously known as Tanjore, is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the 11th biggest city in Tamil Nadu. Thanjavur is an important center of southern Indian religion, art, and architecture. Most of the Great Living Chola Temples, which are UNESCO World Heritage Monuments, are located in and around Thanjavur. The foremost among these, the Brihadeeswara Temple, built by the Chola emperor Rajaraja I, is located in the centre of the city. This temple has one of the largest bull statue in India carved out of a single granite rock called Nandi. Thanjavur is also home to Tanjore painting, a painting style unique to the region. Thanjavur is the headquarters of the Thanjavur District. The city is an important agricultural centre located in the Kaveri Delta and is known as the Rice bowl of Tamil Nadu. Thanjavur is administered by a municipal corporation covering an area of 36.31 sqkm and had a population of 222,943. Roadways are the major means of transportation, while the city also has rail connectivity. The nearest airport is Tiruchirapalli International Airport, located 59.6 km away from the city. The nearest seaport is Karaikal, which is 94 km away from Thanjavur. The city first rose to prominence during the reign of the Cholas when it served as the capital of the empire. After the fall of the Cholas, the city was ruled by various dynasties such as the Mutharaiyar dynasty, the Pandyas, the Vijayanagar Empire, the Madurai Nayaks, the Thanjavur Nayaks, the Thanjavur Marathas and the British Empire. It has been a part of independent India since 1947.

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Four ways to Travel from Chandigarh to Thanjavur

Transport providers

Airlines

IndiGo Airlines

Train operators

Indian Railways

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chandīgarh to Thanjavur?

What is the fastest way to get from Chandīgarh to Thanjavur?

Is there a direct train between Chandīgarh and Thanjavur?

How far is it from Chandīgarh to Thanjavur?

How do I travel from Chandīgarh to Thanjavur without a car?

How long does it take to get from Chandīgarh to Thanjavur?

Where do I catch the Chandīgarh to Thanjavur train from?

Where does the Chandīgarh to Thanjavur train arrive?

Can I drive from Chandīgarh to Thanjavur?

Where can I stay near Thanjavur?