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title: "Thanjavur to Karaikkudi toll charges"
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# Thanjavur to Karaikkudi toll

A car pays ₹135 one way (₹210 return) in tolls from Thanjavur to Karaikkudi on NH-36: 2 toll plazas, about 90 km apart city to city in a straight line. Karaikkudi to Thanjavur costs the same. These are tolls along NH-36 between these cities; a different route will cost differently. City locations: GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0.

## Totals by vehicle

| Vehicle | One way | Return (24h) | Plazas priced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car / Jeep / Van | ₹135 | ₹210 | 2 of 2 |
| LCV (light commercial) | ₹220 | ₹335 | 2 of 2 |
| Bus | ₹465 | ₹700 | 2 of 2 |
| Truck (2 axle) | ₹465 | ₹700 | 2 of 2 |
| Truck (3 axle) | ₹505 | ₹760 | 2 of 2 |
| HCM / EME / 4–6 axle | ₹730 | ₹1,095 | 2 of 2 |
| Oversized (7+ axle) | ₹890 | ₹1,335 | 2 of 2 |

## Toll plazas in travel order

| Plaza | Near | Car single |
|---|---|---|
| [Palaya Gandharvakottai Toll Plaza](https://raahguide.com/toll/palaya-gandharvakottai-toll-plaza/) | Gandarvakottai | ₹55 |
| [Shenbagampettai Toll Plaza](https://raahguide.com/toll/shenbagampettai-toll-plaza/) | Tiruppattur | ₹80 |

## Questions

### How much is the toll from Thanjavur to Karaikkudi by car?

A car, jeep or van pays ₹135 one way from Thanjavur to Karaikkudi on NH-36, adding the single-journey fares at 2 plazas. A return within 24 hours costs ₹210.

### How many toll plazas are there between Thanjavur and Karaikkudi?

2 toll plazas on NH-36, between the two cities: Palaya Gandharvakottai Toll Plaza, Shenbagampettai Toll Plaza.

### What is the toll for a bus or truck from Thanjavur to Karaikkudi?

A bus pays ₹465 one way across 2 priced plazas. A 2-axle truck pays ₹465 one way across 2 priced plazas.

### Is the toll from Karaikkudi to Thanjavur the same?

Yes. Going the other way you cross the same 2 plazas, and our data lists one fare per plaza for both directions, so Karaikkudi to Thanjavur also costs ₹135 by car.

### Is the FASTag annual pass worth it from Thanjavur to Karaikkudi?

The pass costs ₹3,075 for 200 crossings, ₹15.38 a crossing. Car fares on this route average ₹67.5 a plaza, so each crossing on the pass is cheaper. The pass pays for itself after 23 one-way trips, and its 200 crossings cover 100 one-way trips of 2 plazas.

### Which is the costliest toll plaza between Thanjavur and Karaikkudi?

Shenbagampettai Toll Plaza charges a car ₹80 for a single journey, the highest current fare on this stretch.