Mettupalayam is a popular pilgrimage destination visited by devotees year-round. With a regular schedule and multiple departure options, the bus service connecting Thanjavur to Mettupalayam offers pilgrims a convenient and reliable way to visit the temple town for darshan.
The Thanjavur to Mettupalayam bus route covers approximately 296 kms and takes about 7 hrs 19 mins. A total of 8 direct buses operated by 3 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 22:35, and the last bus leaves at 23:30.
Major boarding points in Thanjavur include NIT College, New Bus Stand, Old Bus Stand, Others, Sastra Univercity, Sengipatti Bus Stop, Thuvakudi, Vallam, while common drop locations in Mettupalayam are Gandhipuram, Kavundampalayam, Periyanyakanpalayam, Thudiyalur.
RTC and private operators such as Krish Travels, Air Indiaa Travels offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 490 - INR 1200.00 depending on the bus type and features.



