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Barmer to Tiruvannamalai

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

2216 kmDistance
44.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹85,111
Ertiga₹1,08,379
Innova₹1,13,033
Innova Crysta₹1,39,301
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,92,144

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,440
AC Seater₹3,990
Non-AC Sleeper₹3,550
AC Sleeper₹5,100
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6,250
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Train
Sleeper₹1,360
Economy₹2,250
Third AC₹3,130
Second AC₹4,460
First AC₹6,230
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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: Barmer to Tiruvannamalai

2216 km · ~47h 39m · About 44h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Barmer

    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. 143 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 443

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 593

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 743

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

  7. 143 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 886

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1036

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1186

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

  10. 143 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1330

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1480

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1630

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

  13. 143 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1773

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1923

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2073

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

  16. 143 km · 2h 52m 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: Barmer to Tiruvannamalai

2216 km · ~49h 15m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Barmer

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

  2. Barmer → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~739 km

    ~16h 25m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,120

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 739)

    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) · ~739 km

    ~16h 25m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,120

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1477)

    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) · ~739 km

    ~16h 25m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,120

  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: Barmer to Tiruvannamalai

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 71h 59m in total

Barmer-Kalka Express#14888 · Express
06:45 AMBarmer
18h 48m92 stops
01:33 AM+1dDhuri Jn

Change trains at Dhuri Jn — about 5h 22m wait

Himsagar Express#16318 · Express
06:55 AMDhuri Jn
43h 38m309 stops
02:33 AM+2dChittoor

Change trains at Chittoor — about 47m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
03:20 AMChittoor
3h 24m11 stops
06:44 AMAndampaliam

2 changes · 71h 59m in total

Barmer-Kalka Express#14888 · Express
06:45 AMBarmer
18h 48m92 stops
01:33 AM+1dDhuri Jn

Change trains at Dhuri Jn — about 5h 22m wait

Navyug Express#16688 · Express
06:55 AMDhuri Jn
43h 38m309 stops
02:33 AM+2dChittoor

Change trains at Chittoor — about 47m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
03:20 AMChittoor
3h 24m11 stops
06:44 AMAndampaliam

2 changes · 71h 59m in total

Barmer-Kalka Express#14888 · Express
06:45 AMBarmer
18h 48m92 stops
01:33 AM+1dDhuri Jn

Change trains at Dhuri Jn — about 5h 22m wait

Himsagar Express Slip#16318-Slip · Express
06:55 AMDhuri Jn
43h 38m309 stops
02:33 AM+2dChittoor

Change trains at Chittoor — about 47m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
03:20 AMChittoor
3h 24m11 stops
06:44 AMAndampaliam

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.

Barmer to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Barmer to Tiruvannamalai is about 2216 km by road, roughly 44.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2216 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹85,111 · Ertiga ₹1,08,379 · Innova ₹1,13,033 · Innova Crysta ₹1,39,301 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,92,144
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,440 · AC Seater ₹3,990 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,550 · AC Sleeper ₹5,100 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,250
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,360 · Economy ₹2,250 · Third AC ₹3,130 · Second AC ₹4,460 · First AC ₹6,230

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 Barmer to Tiruvannamalai. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Palanpur265 km from Barmer

    Gujarat

  2. Taranga315 km from Barmer

    Gujarat

  3. Gandhinagar400 km from Barmer

    Gujarat

  4. Gujarat

  5. Shirdi960 km from Barmer

    Maharashtra

  6. Solapur1320 km from Barmer

    Maharashtra

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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 Barmer to Tiruvannamalai (about 44.3 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 Barmer
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