Bhavnagar to Tiruvannamalai
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Bhavnagar, Gujarat 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: Bhavnagar to Tiruvannamalai
1678 km · ~36h 14m · About 34h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Bhavnagar
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.
120 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 420Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 570Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 720Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
120 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 839Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 989Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1139Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
120 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1259Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1409Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1559Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
120 km · 2h 23m 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: Bhavnagar to Tiruvannamalai
1678 km · ~37h 18m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Bhavnagar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bhavnagar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bhavnagar → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~839 km
~18h 39m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,400
- Change buses at a major city (around km 839)
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 → Tiruvannamalai
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~839 km
~18h 39m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,400
- 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: Bhavnagar to Tiruvannamalai
Nearest railway stations: Bhavnagar Terminus for Bhavnagar, Tiruvannamalai for Tiruvannamalai.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 50h 34m in total
Change trains at Krishna Canal — about 2h 22m wait
2 changes · 50h 34m in total
Change trains at Kopar Road — about 5h 36m wait
Change trains at Renigunta Jn — about 2h 15m wait
2 changes · 50h 34m in total
Change trains at Kopar Road — about 1h 49m wait
Change trains at Renigunta Jn — about 8h 15m 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.
Bhavnagar to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Bhavnagar to Tiruvannamalai is about 1678 km by road, roughly 33.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1678 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹57,964 · Ertiga ₹73,821 · Innova ₹76,992 · Innova Crysta ₹94,875 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,30,907
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,850 · AC Seater ₹3,020 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,680 · AC Sleeper ₹3,860 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,750
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,040 · Economy ₹1,710 · Third AC ₹2,380 · Second AC ₹3,390 · First AC ₹4,730
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 Bhavnagar to Tiruvannamalai. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Navsari160 km from Bhavnagar
Gujarat
- Daman215 km from Bhavnagar
Daman and Diu
- Nashik335 km from Bhavnagar
Maharashtra
- Vijayapura865 km from Bhavnagar
Karnataka
- Ballari1160 km from Bhavnagar
Karnataka
- Kolar1495 km from Bhavnagar
Karnataka
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 Bhavnagar to Tiruvannamalai (about 33.6 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 Bhavnagar
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Tiruvannamalai trip and see the full Bhavnagar → Tiruvannamalai → next stop route.
Tiruvannamalai → Yelagiri
About 80 km by road
Tiruvannamalai → Kanchipuram
About 125 km by road
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