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Bettiah to Tiruvannamalai

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

2232 kmDistance
44.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹85,682
Ertiga₹1,09,118
Innova₹1,13,806
Innova Crysta₹1,40,242
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,93,488

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,460
AC Seater₹4,020
Non-AC Sleeper₹3,570
AC Sleeper₹5,130
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6,300
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Train
Sleeper₹1,370
Economy₹2,260
Third AC₹3,150
Second AC₹4,490
First AC₹6,280
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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: Bettiah to Tiruvannamalai

2232 km · ~47h 58m · About 45h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Bettiah

    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. 146 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 446

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 596

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 746

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

  7. 146 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 893

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1043

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1193

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

  10. 146 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1339

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1489

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1639

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

  13. 146 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1786

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1936

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2086

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

  16. 146 km · 2h 56m 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: Bettiah to Tiruvannamalai

2232 km · ~49h 36m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Bettiah

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

  2. Bettiah → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~744 km

    ~16h 32m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 744)

    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) · ~744 km

    ~16h 32m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1488)

    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) · ~744 km

    ~16h 32m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130

  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: Bettiah to Tiruvannamalai

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 56h 44m in total

Bapudham Express#12537 · Superfast
10:00 PMSagauli Jn
3h 25m26 stops
01:25 AM+1dGorakhpur Jn

Change trains at Gorakhpur Jn — about 5h 20m wait

Rapti Sagar Express#12511 · Superfast
06:45 AMGorakhpur Jn
33h 5m228 stops
03:50 PM+1dVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 3h 15m wait

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

2 changes · 57h 43m in total

AMRITSAR - DARBHANGA Jan Nayak Exp#15212 · Express
09:01 PMSathi
7h 9m44 stops
04:10 AM+1dDarbhanga Jn

Change trains at Darbhanga Jn — about 2h 50m wait

Darbhanga-Puri Weekly Express#18420 · Express
07:00 AMDarbhanga Jn
12h 35m77 stops
07:35 PMKharagpur Jn

Change trains at Kharagpur Jn — about 5h 40m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
01:15 AMKharagpur Jn
29h 29m248 stops
06:44 AM+1dAndampaliam

2 changes · 60h 59m in total

RAXAUL - MUMBAI LTT Jan Sadharan Exp#15267 · Express
05:45 PMSagauli Jn
23h 35m170 stops
05:20 PM+1dItarsi Jn

Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 8h 51m wait

Hazrat Nizamuddin-Chennai Duronto#12270 · Duronto
02:11 AMItarsi Jn
12h 34m106 stops
02:45 PMVijayawada 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

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.

Bettiah to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Bettiah to Tiruvannamalai is about 2232 km by road, roughly 44.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2232 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹85,682 · Ertiga ₹1,09,118 · Innova ₹1,13,806 · Innova Crysta ₹1,40,242 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,93,488
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,460 · AC Seater ₹4,020 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,570 · AC Sleeper ₹5,130 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,300
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,370 · Economy ₹2,260 · Third AC ₹3,150 · Second AC ₹4,490 · First AC ₹6,280

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

  1. Sasaram275 km from Bettiah

    Bihar

  2. Korba685 km from Bettiah

    Chhattisgarh

  3. Jagdalpur1165 km from Bettiah

    Chhattisgarh

  4. Vijayawada1580 km from Bettiah

    Andhra Pradesh

  5. Guntur1615 km from Bettiah

    Andhra Pradesh

  6. Nellore1890 km from Bettiah

    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 Bettiah to Tiruvannamalai (about 44.6 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 Bettiah
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