Cuttack to Tiruvannamalai
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Cuttack, Odisha 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: Cuttack to Tiruvannamalai
1519 km · ~33h 3m · About 30h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Cuttack
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.
80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 380Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 530Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 680Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 760Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 910Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1060Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1139Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1289Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1439Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
80 km · 1h 36m 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: Cuttack to Tiruvannamalai
1519 km · ~33h 46m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Cuttack
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Cuttack. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Cuttack → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~760 km
~16h 53m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,180
- Change buses at a major city (around km 760)
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) · ~760 km
~16h 53m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,180
- 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: Cuttack to Tiruvannamalai
Nearest railway stations: Katha Jori for Cuttack, Tiruvannamalai for Tiruvannamalai.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 25h 19m in total
Change trains at Katpadi Jn — about 40m wait
1 change · 26h 44m in total
Change trains at Villupuram Jn — about 55m wait
1 change · 26h 44m in total
Change trains at Villupuram Jn — about 55m 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.
Cuttack to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Cuttack to Tiruvannamalai is about 1519 km by road, roughly 30.4 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1519 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹58,228 · Ertiga ₹74,178 · Innova ₹77,368 · Innova Crysta ₹95,317 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,31,596
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,670 · AC Seater ₹2,730 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,430 · AC Sleeper ₹3,490 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,300
- Train: Sleeper ₹940 · Economy ₹1,550 · Third AC ₹2,160 · Second AC ₹3,070 · First AC ₹4,280
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 Cuttack to Tiruvannamalai. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Brahmapur225 km from Cuttack
Odisha
- Srikakulam415 km from Cuttack
Andhra Pradesh
- Bheemunipatnam505 km from Cuttack
Andhra Pradesh
- Visakhapatnam535 km from Cuttack
Andhra Pradesh
- Kanchipuram1395 km from Cuttack
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
Suggested Tiruvannamalai Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Tiruvannamalai
- Travel from Cuttack to Tiruvannamalai (about 30.4 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 Cuttack
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Tiruvannamalai trip and see the full Cuttack → Tiruvannamalai → next stop route.
Tiruvannamalai → Kanchipuram
About 125 km by road
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