Aligarh to Tiruvannamalai
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh to Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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: Aligarh to Tiruvannamalai
2269 km · ~49h 23m · About 45h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Aligarh
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
78 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 378Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 528Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 678Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
78 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 756Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 906Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1056Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
78 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1135Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1285Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1435Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
78 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1513Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1663Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1813Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
78 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1891Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2041Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2191Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
78 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop
Arrive in TiruvannamalaiTiruvannamalai, 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: Aligarh to Tiruvannamalai
2269 km · ~50h 24m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Aligarh
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Aligarh. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Aligarh → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~756 km
~16h 48m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170
- Change buses at a major city (around km 756)
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.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~756 km
~16h 48m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1513)
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.
- change point 2 → Tiruvannamalai
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~756 km
~16h 48m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170
- 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: Aligarh to Tiruvannamalai
Nearest railway stations: Aligarh Jn for Aligarh, Tiruvannamalai for Tiruvannamalai.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 54h 46m in total
Change trains at Lingaraj Temple Road — about 2h 26m wait
1 change · 60h 15m in total
Change trains at Kharagpur Jn — about 14h 40m wait
1 change · 60h 15m in total
Change trains at Kharagpur Jn — about 12h 50m wait
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.
Aligarh to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Aligarh to Tiruvannamalai is about 2269 km by road, roughly 45.4 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2269 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹87,003 · Ertiga ₹1,10,828 · Innova ₹1,15,593 · Innova Crysta ₹1,42,417 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,96,596
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,500 · AC Seater ₹4,080 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,630 · AC Sleeper ₹5,220 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,400
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,390 · Economy ₹2,300 · Third AC ₹3,210 · Second AC ₹4,570 · First AC ₹6,380
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.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Aligarh to Tiruvannamalai. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
Hotels in Tiruvannamalai
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Tiruvannamalai
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
Suggested Tiruvannamalai Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Tiruvannamalai
- Travel from Aligarh to Tiruvannamalai (about 45.4 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 Aligarh
Extend Your Trip
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Tiruvannamalai → Kanchipuram
About 125 km by road
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