Thanjavur to Karaikkudi toll
A car pays ₹135 in tolls one way on NH-36, across 2 plazas. Karaikkudi to Thanjavur costs the same.
- ₹135
- car, one way
- ₹210
- car, return within 24 hours
- 2
- toll plazas on NH-36
- 90 km
- city to city, straight line
Toll 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 |
Totals add the notified single-journey fare at each plaza with a current rate. Return adds each plaza's 24-hour return fare, or two singles where none is notified.
FASTag annual pass
The pass costs ₹3,075 for 200 crossings: ₹15.38 a crossing. Car fares here average ₹67.5 a plaza.
It pays off on this route if you make 23 or more one-way trips within a year; its crossings cover 100 trips of 2 plazas. Private cars only, National Highway plazas only. How the pass works.
Plazas from Thanjavur to Karaikkudi
In travel order, with the car fare at each.
- Palaya Gandharvakottai Toll Plazanear Gandarvakottai · Tamil Nadu₹55
- Shenbagampettai Toll Plazanear Tiruppattur · Tamil Nadu₹80
Car, one way, 2 priced plazas₹135
Highway: all 4 plazas on NH-36. State: Tamil Nadu. Joining or leaving somewhere else? Use the toll calculator.
Toll rates: NHAI. City locations and populations: GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0.
Questions drivers ask
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.