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Akola to Tiruvannamalai

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Akola, Maharashtra to Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.

1258 kmDistance
25.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹48,411
Ertiga₹61,620
Innova₹64,261
Innova Crysta₹79,220
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,09,172

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,380
AC Seater₹2,260
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,010
AC Sleeper₹2,890
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,570
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Train
Sleeper₹780
Economy₹1,290
Third AC₹1,790
Second AC₹2,550
First AC₹3,550
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Akola to Tiruvannamalai

1258 km · ~27h 10m · About 25h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Akola

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 119 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 419

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 569

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 719

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 119 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 839

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 989

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1139

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 119 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Tiruvannamalai

    Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Akola to Tiruvannamalai

1258 km · ~27h 58m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Akola

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Akola. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Akola → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~629 km

    ~13h 59m|Tentative fare ₹690–₹1,810

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 629)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Tiruvannamalai. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Tiruvannamalai

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~629 km

    ~13h 59m|Tentative fare ₹690–₹1,810

  5. Arrive in Tiruvannamalai

    Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Akola to Tiruvannamalai

Nearest railway stations: Akola Jn for Akola, Tiruvannamalai for Tiruvannamalai.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 34h 50m in total

JODHPUR - CHENNAI EGMORE Exp#16126 · Express
07:54 PMParas
13h 46m99 stops
09:40 AM+1dVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 9h 25m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
07:05 PMVijayawada Jn
11h 39m75 stops
06:44 AM+1dAndampaliam

1 change · 35h 20m in total

Navjeevan Express#12655 · Superfast
07:24 PMParas
13h 21m88 stops
08:45 AM+1dVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 10h 20m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
07:05 PMVijayawada Jn
11h 39m75 stops
06:44 AM+1dAndampaliam

1 change · 48h 17m in total

Ahmedabad Puri Superfast Express#12844 · Superfast
06:27 AMParas
19h 8m117 stops
01:35 AM+1dVizianagram Jn

Change trains at Vizianagram Jn — about 10h 25m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
12:00 PMVizianagram Jn
18h 44m139 stops
06:44 AM+1dAndampaliam

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Akola to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Akola to Tiruvannamalai is about 1258 km by road, roughly 25.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1258 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹48,411 · Ertiga ₹61,620 · Innova ₹64,261 · Innova Crysta ₹79,220 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,09,172
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,380 · AC Seater ₹2,260 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,010 · AC Sleeper ₹2,890 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,570
  • Train: Sleeper ₹780 · Economy ₹1,290 · Third AC ₹1,790 · Second AC ₹2,550 · First AC ₹3,550

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Tiruvannamalai.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Akola to Tiruvannamalai. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Aundha Nagnath160 km from Akola

    Maharashtra

  2. Bidar410 km from Akola

    Karnataka

  3. Kurnool720 km from Akola

    Andhra Pradesh

  4. Kadapa Airport925 km from Akola

    Andhra Pradesh

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Things to Do in Tiruvannamalai

Explore Arunachaleswarar Temple

Spend time in this vast temple complex, admiring the towering Rajagopuram, the thousand-pillared hall, and the sacred Sivaganga tank. Participate in the daily rituals…

2-3 hours

Perform Girivalam (Hill Circumambulation)

Walk the 14-kilometre path around Arunachala Hill, preferably barefoot. The route is dotted with shrines, and the experience is both physically demanding and…

4-5 hours

Visit Sri Ramanasramam

Sit in the meditation hall where Ramana Maharshi taught, visit his samadhi, and explore the ashram's bookshop and museum. The serene atmosphere is ideal for…

1-2 hours

Climb to Virupaksha Cave and Skandashram

Hike up the hill to the caves where Ramana Maharshi lived and meditated. The path is steep but offers panoramic views and a sense of solitude.

2-3 hours

Witness Karthigai Deepam (if visiting in Nov-Dec)

Join the massive crowds to witness the lighting of the giant lamp atop Arunachala Hill. The festival includes processions, cultural events, and a spectacular visual…

Half-day

Meditate at the Ramana Ashram's Old Hall

Spend time in the Old Hall, where Ramana Maharshi gave his silent teachings. The hall retains a powerful spiritual vibration and is open for meditation.

1-2 hours

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Suggested Tiruvannamalai Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Tiruvannamalai

  • Travel from Akola to Tiruvannamalai (about 25.2 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Arunachaleswarar Temple

Day 2Explore Tiruvannamalai

  • Visit Arunachala Hill
  • Visit Sri Ramanasramam
  • Visit Virupaksha Cave

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Villupuram
  • Head back to Akola
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