Ara to Tiruvannamalai
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ara, Bihar 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: Ara to Tiruvannamalai
2072 km · ~44h 46m · About 41h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ara
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.
114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 414Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 564Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 714Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 829Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 979Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1129Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1243Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1393Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1543Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1658Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1808Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1958Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
114 km · 2h 17m 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: Ara to Tiruvannamalai
2072 km · ~46h 3m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Ara
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ara. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ara → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~691 km
~15h 21m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,980
- Change buses at a major city (around km 691)
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) · ~691 km
~15h 21m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,980
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1381)
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) · ~691 km
~15h 21m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,980
- 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: Ara to Tiruvannamalai
Nearest railway stations: Ara for Ara, Tiruvannamalai for Tiruvannamalai.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 48h 8m in total
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 6h 45m wait
1 change · 50h 51m in total
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 10h 50m wait
1 change · 58h 5m in total
Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 11h 55m 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.
Ara to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ara to Tiruvannamalai is about 2072 km by road, roughly 41.4 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2072 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹79,470 · Ertiga ₹1,01,226 · Innova ₹1,05,578 · Innova Crysta ₹1,30,084 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,79,548
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,280 · AC Seater ₹3,730 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,320 · AC Sleeper ₹4,770 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,850
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,270 · Economy ₹2,100 · Third AC ₹2,930 · Second AC ₹4,170 · First AC ₹5,830
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Want the full Tiruvannamalai guide?
Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Tiruvannamalai.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Ara to Tiruvannamalai. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Raigarh555 km from Ara
Chhattisgarh
- Jagdalpur1005 km from Ara
Chhattisgarh
- Vijayawada1420 km from Ara
Andhra Pradesh
- Guntur1455 km from Ara
Andhra Pradesh
- Nellore1730 km from Ara
Andhra Pradesh
Hotels in Tiruvannamalai
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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
Suggested Tiruvannamalai Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Tiruvannamalai
- Travel from Ara to Tiruvannamalai (about 41.4 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 Ara
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Tiruvannamalai trip and see the full Ara → Tiruvannamalai → next stop route.
Tiruvannamalai → Kanchipuram
About 125 km by road
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