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121 м

Turn right

102 м

Turn right onto Thiruvathuckal Road

Thiruvathuckal Road, 251 м

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Turn right onto Boat Jetty Road

Boat Jetty Road, 401 м

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Turn slight right onto Karappuzha Road

Karappuzha Road, 237 м

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IndiGo Airlines

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IndiGo Airlines

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Duration 3h 25m

Frequency Every day

Estimated price $88.93–$419.24

SriLankan Airlines

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Duration 4h 50m

Frequency Monday

Estimated price $279.49–$1,651.56

Indian Railways

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Indian Railways

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Duration 1h 5m

Frequency Hourly

Estimated price $1.65–$10.80

Phone 14646

Customer Service 14646

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Kerala State Road Transport Corporation

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Kerala State Road Transport Corporation

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Duration 5h 10m

Frequency Every 4 hours

Estimated price $2.92–$26.68

Phone +91 9447071021

Customer Service +91 9447071021

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Essaar travels

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Duration 5h 44m

Frequency 3 times a day

Estimated price $4.07–$20.33

Phone 84899 10650

Customer Service 84899 10650

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

The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Thanjavur is to bus which costs $5.98 - $40.22 and takes 11h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Thanjavur is to drive which takes 5h 59m and costs $45.65 - $70.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Kottayam and Thanjavur?

No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Thanjavur. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Tanjore New Bus Stand via Coimbatore- Gandhipuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Kottayam and Thanjavur?

No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Thanjavur. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Thanjavur via Ernakulam Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.

How far is it from Kottayam to Thanjavur?

The distance between Kottayam and Thanjavur is 536 km. The road distance is 399 km.

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

The best way to get from Kottayam to Thanjavur without a car is to bus which takes 11h 54m and costs $5.98 - $40.22 .

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

It takes approximately 11h 54m to get from Kottayam to Thanjavur, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kottayam to Thanjavur bus from?

Kottayam to Thanjavur bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.

Where do I catch the Kottayam to Thanjavur train from?

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

Train or bus from Kottayam to Thanjavur?

The best way to get from Kottayam to Thanjavur is to bus which takes 11h 54m and costs $5.98 - $40.22 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4.67 - $81.52 and takes 12h 22m.

Where does the Kottayam to Thanjavur bus arrive?

Kottayam to Thanjavur bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Coimbatore station.

What is the time difference between Kottayam and Thanjavur?

It is currently 03:53 at both, Kottayam and Thanjavur.

Where does the Kottayam to Thanjavur train arrive?

Kottayam to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Town station.

Can I drive from Kottayam to Thanjavur?

Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Thanjavur is 399 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Kottayam 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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What is the cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Thanjavur?

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

Is there a direct bus between Kottayam and Thanjavur?

Is there a direct train between Kottayam and Thanjavur?

How far is it from Kottayam to Thanjavur?

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

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

Where do I catch the Kottayam to Thanjavur bus from?

Where do I catch the Kottayam to Thanjavur train from?

Train or bus from Kottayam to Thanjavur?

Where does the Kottayam to Thanjavur bus arrive?

What is the time difference between Kottayam and Thanjavur?

Where does the Kottayam to Thanjavur train arrive?

Can I drive from Kottayam to Thanjavur?

Where can I stay near Thanjavur?