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Compare all timetables for the bus from Chennai to Thanjavur

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chennai to Thanjavur from various bus operators like Intrcity Smartbus, Zingbus or Rathimeena Travels for the next days.

today
$5
tomorrow
Tuesday
$5
Wednesday
Thursday
$5
Friday
$8
Saturday

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Travels CHN 7h 20m 8:05 PM Chennai C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop 3:25 AM Thanjavur Thiruvayar Bus Stand  Basic $5
Intrcity Smartbus 8h 5m 9:45 PM Chennai Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station 5:50 AM Thanjavur Thiruvayar Bus Stand  Basic $5
Zingbus 6h 15m 11:45 PM Chennai Periyamedu Bus Station 6:00 AM Thanjavur Thiruvayar Bus Stand  Premium Economy $5
Rathimeena Travels 7h 30m 10:30 PM Chennai C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop 6:00 AM Thanjavur Thiruvayar Bus Stand  Basic $7
Essaar 7h 35m 8:40 PM Chennai C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop 4:15 AM Thanjavur Thiruvayar Bus Stand  First Class $9

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intrcity Smartbus 8h 5m 9:45 PM Chennai Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station 5:50 AM Thanjavur Thiruvayar Bus Stand  Basic $5
Intrcity Smartbus 8h 20m 10:25 PM Chennai Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station 6:45 AM Thanjavur Thiruvayar Bus Stand  Basic $5
Intrcity Smartbus 8h 0m 10:45 PM Chennai Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station 6:45 AM Thanjavur Thiruvayar Bus Stand  Basic $5
Zingbus 6h 15m 11:45 PM Chennai Periyamedu Bus Station 6:00 AM Thanjavur Thiruvayar Bus Stand  Premium Economy $5

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Zingbus 6h 15m 11:45 PM Chennai Periyamedu Bus Station 6:00 AM Thanjavur Thiruvayar Bus Stand  Premium Economy $5
Intrcity Smartbus 8h 5m 9:45 PM Chennai Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station 5:50 AM Thanjavur Thiruvayar Bus Stand  Basic $6
Intrcity Smartbus 8h 20m 10:25 PM Chennai Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station 6:45 AM Thanjavur Thiruvayar Bus Stand  Basic $6
Intrcity Smartbus 8h 0m 10:45 PM Chennai Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station 6:45 AM Thanjavur Thiruvayar Bus Stand  Basic $6

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Zingbus 6h 15m 11:45 PM Chennai Periyamedu Bus Station 6:00 AM Thanjavur Thiruvayar Bus Stand  Premium Economy $8
Intrcity Smartbus 8h 0m 10:45 PM Chennai Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station 6:45 AM Thanjavur Thiruvayar Bus Stand  Basic $9
Intrcity Smartbus 8h 5m 9:45 PM Chennai Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station 5:50 AM Thanjavur Thiruvayar Bus Stand  Basic $10
Intrcity Smartbus 8h 20m 10:25 PM Chennai Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station 6:45 AM Thanjavur Thiruvayar Bus Stand  Basic $10

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chennai to Thanjavur is $4 on 2/11/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Chennai and Thanjavur

See here how frequent the connections between Chennai and Thanjavur are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 27 daily buses from Chennai to Thanjavur. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Chennai and Thanjavur.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 56 buses from Chennai to Thanjavur, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Chennai and Thanjavur, with 1 offers.

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Facts about the bus from Chennai to Thanjavur

Compare all providers like Intrcity Smartbus, Zingbus and Rathimeena Travels that travel 14 times every day by bus from Chennai to Thanjavur in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chennai to Thanjavur starting from $4!

Cheapest Bus $4
Fastest Bus 6h 15m
Earliest Bus 2:35 PM
Latest Bus 11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes 14 Ø
Distance 176.8 miles
Bus Companies Intrcity Smartbus, Zingbus, Rathimeena Travels, National Travels CHN, Sooriyan Travels, Vivin Travels, Essaar, RKT Tours and Travels and YBM Travels

Cheapest bus connections from Chennai to Thanjavur

Every day, 14 buses from 9 bus companies leave Chennai for Thanjavur: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 02/08/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 02/08
$4
Monday 02/09
Tuesday 02/10
$7
Wednesday 02/11
$4
Thursday 02/12
$6
Friday 02/13
$9
Saturday 02/14
Sunday 02/15
$5
Monday 02/16
Tuesday 02/17
Wednesday 02/18
Thursday 02/19
Friday 02/20
Saturday 02/21
Sunday 02/22
Monday 02/23
Tuesday 02/24
Wednesday 02/25
Thursday 02/26
Friday 02/27
Saturday 02/28
Sunday 03/01
Monday 03/02
Tuesday 03/03
Wednesday 03/04
Thursday 03/05
Friday 03/06
Saturday 03/07

The cheapest time to travel from Chennai to Thanjavur

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chennai to Thanjavur, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $4, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chennai to Thanjavur. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $8.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chennai to Thanjavur, with $5. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $10.

How to save money travelling from Chennai to Thanjavur

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Chennai to Thanjavur in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Chennai to Thanjavur, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Chennai to Thanjavur are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chennai to Thanjavur

These are the most booked bus companies between Chennai to Thanjavur from our users.

RKT Tours and Travels from Chennai to Thanjavur

RKT Tours and Travels

Here you will find the key facts about the RKT Tours and Travels bus route Chennai to Thanjavur:

Cheapest Price $9
Fastest Bus 7h 55m
Earliest Bus 11:00 PM
Last Bus 11:00 PM
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 2/6/2026

All bus stations and stops in Chennai and Thanjavur

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chennai and Thanjavur.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chennai to Thanjavur

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Chennai to Thanjavur? Or which bus companies serve the route Chennai to Thanjavur? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Chennai to Thanjavur bus

How much does a Chennai Thanjavur bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $4 and takes 6h 15m to reach Thanjavur. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chennai to Thanjavur?

This route is offered by 9 companies with a range of ticket prices between $4 and $51. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Thanjavur.

On average, how many connections are available from Chennai to Thanjavur each day?

Every day, the Chennai to Thanjavur bus route is served by approximately 14 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chennai to Thanjavur take?

The fastest bus from Chennai to Thanjavur is offered by Zingbus and takes 6h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $8. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chennai to Thanjavur?

The earliest bus arriving in Thanjavur from Chennai starts at 2:35 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Chennai to Thanjavur?

The latest bus trip departing from Chennai for Thanjavur starts at 11:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chennai Thanjavur route?

When traveling by bus from Chennai to Thanjavur, passengers can travel with Intrcity Smartbus, Zingbus and Rathimeena Travels. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chennai and Thanjavur?

You can check all the direct connections between Chennai and Thanjavur by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intrcity Smartbus, Zingbus and Rathimeena Travels.

What can I take with me on the Chennai to Thanjavur bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Chennai Thanjavur bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chennai Thanjavur bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Chennai to Thanjavur on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Chennai to Thanjavur?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 14 daily trips between Chennai and Thanjavur. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Chennai to Thanjavur?

Prices and availability for 14 trips between Chennai and Thanjavur change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chennai to Thanjavur

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Premium Economy
PremiumEconomy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

First Class
First

Best of the best: you will find the most comfortable accommodation to work or relax during your travel.

More bus routes to Chennai and to Thanjavur

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