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Bhilwara to Tiruvannamalai

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

1990 kmDistance
39.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹68,439
Ertiga₹87,244
Innova₹91,005
Innova Crysta₹1,12,061
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,54,944

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,190
AC Seater₹3,580
Non-AC Sleeper₹3,180
AC Sleeper₹4,580
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5,620
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Train
Sleeper₹1,220
Economy₹2,020
Third AC₹2,820
Second AC₹4,010
First AC₹5,600
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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: Bhilwara to Tiruvannamalai

1990 km · ~43h 8m · About 40h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Bhilwara

    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. 98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 398

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 548

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 698

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

  7. 98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 796

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 946

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1096

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

  10. 98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1194

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1344

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1494

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

  13. 98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1592

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1742

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1892

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

  16. 98 km · 1h 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: Bhilwara to Tiruvannamalai

1990 km · ~44h 14m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Bhilwara

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

  2. Bhilwara → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~995 km

    ~22h 7m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,840

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 995)

    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 → Tiruvannamalai

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~995 km

    ~22h 7m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,840

  5. 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: Bhilwara to Tiruvannamalai

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 53h 44m in total

Udaipur Gwalior Express#12966 · Superfast
01:00 AMSoniyana
10h73 stops
11:00 AMAgra Cantt

Change trains at Agra Cantt — about 7h 18m wait

Hazrat Nizamuddin-Chennai Duronto#12270 · Duronto
06:18 PMAgra Cantt
20h 27m173 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 · 53h 44m in total

Udaipur Gwalior Express#12966 · Superfast
01:00 AMSoniyana
10h73 stops
11:00 AMAgra Cantt

Change trains at Agra Cantt — about 7h 10m wait

Delhi H.Nizamuddin-Chennai Central Rajdhani Expres#12434 · Rajdhani
06:10 PMAgra Cantt
20h 10m173 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 · 53h 44m in total

Udaipur Gwalior Express#12966 · Superfast
01:00 AMSoniyana
10h73 stops
11:00 AMAgra Cantt

Change trains at Agra Cantt — about 7h 10m wait

H Nizamuddin-Chennai Garib Rath Express#12612 · Garib Rath
06:10 PMAgra Cantt
20h 10m173 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.

Bhilwara to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Bhilwara to Tiruvannamalai is about 1990 km by road, roughly 39.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1990 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹68,439 · Ertiga ₹87,244 · Innova ₹91,005 · Innova Crysta ₹1,12,061 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,54,944
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,190 · AC Seater ₹3,580 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,180 · AC Sleeper ₹4,580 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,620
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,220 · Economy ₹2,020 · Third AC ₹2,820 · Second AC ₹4,010 · First AC ₹5,600

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

  1. Mandsaur195 km from Bhilwara

    Madhya Pradesh

  2. Indore410 km from Bhilwara

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. Burhanpur620 km from Bhilwara

    Madhya Pradesh

  4. Parbhani925 km from Bhilwara

    Maharashtra

  5. Kurnool1450 km from Bhilwara

    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

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Suggested Tiruvannamalai Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Tiruvannamalai

  • Travel from Bhilwara to Tiruvannamalai (about 39.8 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 Bhilwara
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