Trichy to Thanjavur taxi and Urbania
Thanjavur’s Brihadeeswarar Temple, the Big Temple and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is only 58 km from Trichy. That makes it one of the easiest and most rewarding half-day trips you can take. Add the Thanjavur Palace, the Saraswathi Mahal Library, and Gangaikonda Cholapuram or Darasuram for a complete Chola heritage day.
- Distance58 km
- Drive time~1.25 hrs
- Urbania₹37/km
- Best routeNH 83 via Vallam
Trichy to Thanjavur taxi fare
Urbania rate below. For other vehicles, send your trip and we reply with the fare.
Force Urbania, 10 to 17 seats
₹37 per km
₹700 driver bata a day, minimum 300 km a day, toll, parking and permit extra
Places to stop on the way
- Trichy
Pickup from your home, hotel, Trichy Junction or the airport.
- Thiruverumbur
The Erumbeeswarar hill temple sits right at the edge of Trichy.
- Vallam
A quiet town just before Thanjavur, with paddy fields on both sides of the road.
- Thanjavur
The Big Temple is barely an hour away.
Things to see in Thanjavur
- Brihadeeswarar (Big) Temple
- Thanjavur Maratha Palace
- Saraswathi Mahal Library
- Art Gallery (Chola bronzes)
- Airavatesvara Temple, Darasuram
- Thanjavur doll & art-plate shops
The Big Temple’s granite courtyard gets very hot by noon. Visit before 10 AM or after 4 PM, and carry socks.
A simple Thanjavur trip plan.
Big Temple and Palace, back in Trichy for lunch.
Big Temple, Palace, Darasuram and Kumbakonam, returning to Trichy by evening.
Which vehicle for your group?
| Group size | Best vehicle |
|---|---|
| 1-4 people | Etios or Ciaz |
| 5-6 people | Innova Crysta or Innova |
| 7 people | Toyota Innova (7 seats) |
| 8-10 people | Force Urbania 10+1 |
| 11-13 people | Urbania 13+1 or Tempo 14+1 |
| 14-17 people | Urbania 17+1 or Tempo 18+1 |
Our pick for Thanjavur: Any vehicle. A 10 hr / 100 km local package usually covers a Thanjavur day trip.
Why travel with Sri Chinthamani
- Trichy-based: our office is on Trichy-Dindigul Road, Karumandapam
- Drivers who’ve done the Trichy-Thanjavur run many times
- Clean AC Urbanias, Tempo Travellers and cars
- Transparent quote: per-km, bata and extras listed
- 24x7, with last-minute bookings welcome
“Dinesh was an excellent driver throughout our trip.”
Trichy to Thanjavur taxi: common questions
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What is the distance from Trichy to Thanjavur?
About 58 km by road via NH 83 via Vallam. Plan for roughly 1.25 hours of driving, plus your stops.
What is the Trichy to Thanjavur Urbania rate?
₹37 per km with ₹700 driver bata a day and a 300 km per day minimum. Toll, parking and other-state permit and taxes are extra.
What about the Tempo Traveller or a car to Thanjavur?
Send your date and group size on WhatsApp or call us. We reply with the fare in a few minutes.
Which vehicle is best for Trichy to Thanjavur?
Any vehicle. A 10 hr / 100 km local package usually covers a Thanjavur day trip.
Can we stop at places on the way to Thanjavur?
Yes. Most people stop at Thiruverumbur, Vallam. The driver stops wherever you want.
Are tolls included in the Trichy to Thanjavur fare?
No. Toll, parking are extra.
What is the best time to travel to Thanjavur?
All year. Sunset at the Big Temple is magical. The temple is open until 8:30 PM.
Book your Trichy to Thanjavur trip
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