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Bidar to Tiruvannamalai

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

850 kmDistance
17 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹29,561
Ertiga₹37,593
Innova₹39,200
Innova Crysta₹48,357
Tempo Traveller (12)₹66,510

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹940
AC Seater₹1,530
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,360
AC Sleeper₹1,950
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2,430
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Train
Sleeper₹540
Economy₹880
Third AC₹1,220
Second AC₹1,730
First AC₹2,410
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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: Bidar to Tiruvannamalai

850 km · ~18h 20m · About 17h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Bidar

    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. 125 km · 2h 30m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 425

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 575

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 725

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

  7. 125 km · 2h 30m 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: Bidar to Tiruvannamalai

850 km · ~18h 53m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Bidar

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

  2. Bidar → Tiruvannamalai

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~850 km

    ~18h 53m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,430

  3. 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: Bidar to Tiruvannamalai

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 25h 48m in total

Sainagar Shirdi-Kakinada Express#17205 · Express
04:56 AMKhanapur Deccan
10h 24m67 stops
03:20 PMVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 3h 45m wait

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

1 change · 25h 48m in total

Sainagar Shiridi Vijayawada Express#17207 · Express
04:56 AMKhanapur Deccan
10h 29m67 stops
03:25 PMVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 3h 40m 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.

Bidar to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Bidar to Tiruvannamalai is about 850 km by road, roughly 17 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 850 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹29,561 · Ertiga ₹37,593 · Innova ₹39,200 · Innova Crysta ₹48,357 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹66,510
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹940 · AC Seater ₹1,530 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,360 · AC Sleeper ₹1,950 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,430
  • Train: Sleeper ₹540 · Economy ₹880 · Third AC ₹1,220 · Second AC ₹1,730 · First AC ₹2,410

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.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Bidar to Tiruvannamalai. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Mahabubnagar180 km from Bidar

    Telangana

  2. Kurnool310 km from Bidar

    Andhra Pradesh

  3. Gandikota460 km from Bidar

    Andhra Pradesh

  4. Kadapa Airport520 km from Bidar

    Andhra Pradesh

  5. Chittoor710 km from Bidar

    Andhra Pradesh

  6. Vellore755 km from Bidar

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 Bidar to Tiruvannamalai (about 17 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 Bidar
Suggested from Tiruvannamalai's top sights.

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