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Alwar to Tiruvannamalai

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

2240 kmDistance
44.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹85,968
Ertiga₹1,09,488
Innova₹1,14,192
Innova Crysta₹1,40,712
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,94,160

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,460
AC Seater₹4,030
Non-AC Sleeper₹3,580
AC Sleeper₹5,150
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6,320
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Train
Sleeper₹1,370
Economy₹2,270
Third AC₹3,170
Second AC₹4,510
First AC₹6,300
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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: Alwar to Tiruvannamalai

2240 km · ~48h 8m · About 45h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Alwar

    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. 148 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 448

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 598

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 748

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

  7. 148 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 896

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1046

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1196

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

  10. 148 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1344

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1494

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1644

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

  13. 148 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1792

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1942

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2092

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

  16. 148 km · 2h 58m 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: Alwar to Tiruvannamalai

2240 km · ~49h 48m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Alwar

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

  2. Alwar → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~747 km

    ~16h 36m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,140

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 747)

    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 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~747 km

    ~16h 36m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,140

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1493)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Tiruvannamalai

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~747 km

    ~16h 36m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,140

  7. 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: Alwar to Tiruvannamalai

Nearest railway stations: Alwar for Alwar, Tiruvannamalai for Tiruvannamalai.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 41h 4m in total

Alwar Mathura Passenger#51972 · Passenger
01:40 PMAlwar
2h 49m9 stops
04:29 PMBhuteshwar

Change trains at Bhuteshwar — about 1h 5m wait

Hazrat Nizamuddin-Chennai Duronto#12270 · Duronto
05:34 PMBhuteshwar
21h 11m182 stops
02:45 PM+1dVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 4h 20m wait

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

2 changes · 41h 4m in total

Alwar Mathura Passenger#51972 · Passenger
01:40 PMAlwar
2h 49m9 stops
04:29 PMBhuteshwar

Change trains at Bhuteshwar — about 1h 1m wait

Delhi H.Nizamuddin-Chennai Central Rajdhani Expres#12434 · Rajdhani
05:30 PMBhuteshwar
20h 50m182 stops
02:20 PM+1dVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 4h 45m wait

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

2 changes · 41h 4m in total

Alwar Mathura Passenger#51972 · Passenger
01:40 PMAlwar
2h 49m9 stops
04:29 PMBhuteshwar

Change trains at Bhuteshwar — about 1h 1m wait

H Nizamuddin-Chennai Garib Rath Express#12612 · Garib Rath
05:30 PMBhuteshwar
20h 50m182 stops
02:20 PM+1dVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 4h 45m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
07:05 PMVijayawada Jn
11h 39m75 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.

Alwar to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Alwar to Tiruvannamalai is about 2240 km by road, roughly 44.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2240 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹85,968 · Ertiga ₹1,09,488 · Innova ₹1,14,192 · Innova Crysta ₹1,40,712 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,94,160
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,460 · AC Seater ₹4,030 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,580 · AC Sleeper ₹5,150 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,320
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,370 · Economy ₹2,270 · Third AC ₹3,170 · Second AC ₹4,510 · First AC ₹6,300

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

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Stops & Places Along the Route

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

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Narmadapuram710 km from Alwar

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. Amravati970 km from Alwar

    Maharashtra

  4. Miyapur1470 km from Alwar

    Telangana

  5. Gandikota1855 km from Alwar

    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 Alwar to Tiruvannamalai (about 44.8 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 Alwar
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