A Pondicherry to Thanjavur drop taxi costs from ₹3,025 in a Sedan for about 175 km (3.5 hours). An SUV is about ₹3,900 and an Innova about ₹4,175. You pay the driver at the drop, with nothing in advance. Also searched as Puducherry to Tanjore taxi.
Pondicherry to Thanjavur taxi fare by car
Every car on the Pondicherry to Thanjavur run, priced on roughly 175 km of road. The one way fare already includes the driver’s bata; pick the car that fits your group and bags.
| Car | Seats | Rate | One way | Round trip (same day) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SedanDzire, Etios or similar | 4 | ₹15/km | ₹3,025 | ₹5,300 | Book |
 Prime SedanAmaze, Ciaz or similar | 4 | ₹16/km | ₹3,200 | ₹5,650 | Book |
 SUVErtiga, Xylo or similar | 6 | ₹20/km | ₹3,900 | ₹7,050 | Book |
 InnovaToyota Innova | 7 | ₹21/km | ₹4,175 | ₹7,500 | Book |
 Innova CrystaToyota Innova Crysta | 7 | ₹23/km | ₹4,525 | ₹8,200 | Book |
One way is billed on a 130 km minimum plus bata once. Round trip counts both ways (250 km minimum) with bata for each day. Tolls, parking, state permit and hill charges are extra where they apply, and the exact distance is calculated from the pickup address you enter.
Pondicherry to Thanjavur distance, time and route
Expect about 175 km between Pondicherry and Thanjavur. Our drivers usually complete it in 3.5 hours, including a short tea or meal halt. The common way is via Chidambaram and Kumbakonam, and the driver may adjust for road works or weather.
Where you pass along the way
- Pondicherrystart
- Chidambaramabout 70 km
- Kumbakonamabout 135 km
- Thanjavurabout 175 km
Any of these towns works as a break point. Our drivers stop at clean, well-lit places, and you can ask for a stop whenever you need one.
This trip crosses from Puducherry into Tamil Nadu, so inter-state permit charges apply and are settled at actuals.
Pickup in Pondicherry
We pick up from your door in Pondicherry. Common pickup points on this route are White Town, Lawspet, Muthialpet, Reddiarpalayam, Ariyankuppam and Auroville. Stations and terminals we serve here: Puducherry Airport (PNY), Lawspet, Puducherry railway station and Puducherry new bus stand.
The streets around White Town are narrow and often one-way, so we pick up from the nearest drivable point and call you with the exact spot.
Thanjavur at a glance
Thanjavur — the Chola capital and rice bowl of Tamil Nadu — is best known for the Brihadisvara Temple, bronze idols and Thanjavur paintings.
Places many guests visit after the drop:
Best time to visit: October to February. The Big Temple is best seen early morning or at sunset; midday heat is strong.
Thanjavur is 60 km from Trichy on a good four-lane road, so day trips from Trichy airport are easy.
Drop points we serve in Thanjavur: Medical College Road, Srinivasapuram, Gandhiji Road and Vallam road; also Thanjavur Junction and Thanjavur new bus stand.
Best time to leave Pondicherry for Thanjavur
At about 3.5 hours, the drive is short enough to leave at almost any time; late-morning starts reach Thanjavur in time for lunch. Early and late-night pickups are normal for us; just pick the time in the booking form.
Pondicherry to Thanjavur: one way vs round trip
Coming back to Pondicherry as well? A round trip keeps the same car and driver with you, billed on both ways (about 350 km, with a 250 km minimum) plus bata for each day.
| Plan (Sedan) | Billed km | Estimated fare |
|---|---|---|
| One way Pondicherry → Thanjavur | 175 | ₹3,025 |
| Round trip, same day | 350 | ₹5,300 |
| Round trip, 2 days | 350 | ₹5,700 |
| Two separate one way drops | 350 | ₹6,050 |
Sedan estimates. A round trip suits you when the car waits at Thanjavur with you; if you stay longer and return on your own schedule, a second one way drop is usually the better fit.
How the Pondicherry to Thanjavur fare is worked out
Fare = billable km × the car’s per-km rate + driver bata. For a Sedan on this route that is 175 km × ₹15 = ₹2,625, plus ₹400 bata = ₹3,025. In an Innova it is 175 km × ₹21 = ₹3,675, plus ₹500 bata = ₹4,175. Tolls and parking are paid at the actual amount. State permit and hill charges are added only where they apply.
Why book the Pondicherry to Thanjavur cab with Ridhu Cabs
- You pay for one way. No return fare on your Pondicherry to Thanjavur bill.
- Pay at the drop. Cash or UPI to the driver after you reach Thanjavur; no advance.
- Published rates. Per-km prices are the same on every page of this site.
- Five clean AC cars. Sedan, Prime Sedan, SUV, Innova and Innova Crysta.
- A person on the phone. Call or WhatsApp +91 95668 00789 at any hour.
- Check the route in the booking form at the top of this page.
- Press Check fare to see every car’s price.
- Pick a car, add your name and confirm.
- We call and WhatsApp the driver’s details.
Prefer to talk? Call +91 95668 00789 or WhatsApp us — we answer at any hour.
One way taxi from Pondicherry to Thanjavur
Call it a one way drop taxi, a Pondicherry to Thanjavur one way cab or a taxi service from Pondicherry to Thanjavur: the booking is the same. The car takes you from Pondicherry to Thanjavur, the trip ends there, and you pay for that one side of the journey only.
The driver’s details reach you before the trip, and you pay at the drop in cash or UPI. Need to come back? The reverse trip is priced the same way.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a Pondicherry to Thanjavur drop taxi?
A Pondicherry to Thanjavur drop taxi costs from ₹3,025 in a Sedan, about ₹3,900 in an SUV, about ₹4,175 in an Innova and about ₹4,525 in an Innova Crysta, based on roughly 175 km and including driver bata. Tolls, parking and any permit are extra.
What is the distance and travel time from Pondicherry to Thanjavur?
It is about 175 km by road and takes around 3.5 hours, usually via Chidambaram and Kumbakonam. The booking form calculates the exact distance from your pickup address.
Do I pay for the return journey?
No. A one way drop is billed only for the Pondicherry to Thanjavur distance. If you want the car to come back with you, choose Round Trip; a Sedan same-day round trip is about ₹5,300.
Do I have to pay in advance?
No advance is taken. You pay the driver in cash or UPI when you reach Thanjavur.
Which cars can I book from Pondicherry to Thanjavur?
Sedan (4 seats), Prime Sedan (4 seats), SUV (6 seats), Innova (7 seats) and Innova Crysta (7 seats). All are air conditioned.
Can I book a Pondicherry to Thanjavur cab early in the morning or at night?
Yes. Ridhu Cabs is open 24 hours, so you can choose any pickup time in the booking form, including very early or late-night departures.
Are toll and permit charges included in the fare?
Tolls and parking are paid at actuals and are not in the estimate. Because this trip crosses from Puducherry into Tamil Nadu, inter-state permit charges also apply at actuals.
Do you cover the Puducherry to Tanjore route?
Yes. Puducherry to Tanjore is the same trip as Pondicherry to Thanjavur: about 175 km, from ₹3,025 in a Sedan. Use the booking form with either spelling and the fare is the same.
Is there a Pondicherry to Thanjavur one way cab and taxi service?
Yes. Ridhu Cabs runs a one way taxi service from Pondicherry to Thanjavur every day. Whether you book a one way drop taxi, a one way cab or an outstation cab, the fare is the same: from ₹3,025 in a Sedan for about 175 km, with nothing to pay in advance.
How do I book a Pondicherry to Thanjavur taxi?
Enter your mobile number, pickup and date in the booking form on this page and press Check fare, then confirm. You can also call or WhatsApp +91 95668 00789 and we will arrange it.
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