Day trip from Chennai to Thanjavur
Thanjavur lies 284 km (177 mi) south-west of Chennai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 284 km (177 mi) apart, Thanjavur is a realistic day trip from Chennai: about 4 h 38 min each way by road.
| Chennai | Thanjavur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.7 million | 291,067 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 57 m (187 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
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Staying in Thanjavur
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Common questions
How far is Thanjavur from Chennai?
284 km (177 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Chennai; by road roughly 347 km (216 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chennai to Thanjavur by road?
About 4 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chennai and Thanjavur?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.